Seoul Denies US Has Curbed Most Intel Sharing Related to North Korea
Seoul says intelligence sharing with Washington continues in multiple areas, while acknowledging some restrictions after a public disclosure about a North Korean uranium site.
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Intelligence sharing between the United States and South Korea on North Korea has been restricted for six months, which could indicate a serious conflict, the Korea Times reported.
Seoul denies US has curbed most intel sharing related to North Korea
Seoul’s Defense Ministry has denied a news report claiming that the U.S. has limited most intelligence sharing related to North Korea, allegedly in response to a senior official publicly revealing operations at a third DPRK uranium enrichment facility. “There are no restrictions on intelligence sharing between South Korea and the U.S. [needed] to maintain a […]
On Sunday, the South Korean National Intelligence Agency denied the validity of media reports that the United States restricts the exchange of intelligence with Seoul on North Korea and limits it to missile information.
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