NIS ties North Korea’s ‘grave’ incident to military grain, disinfection center



Border Controls NIS ties North Korea’s ‘grave’ incident to military grain, disinfection center In briefing with lawmakers, South Korean intelligence agency also said Kim Jong Un has lost 10-20 kilograms Jeongmin Kim July 8, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCNA \| Kim Jong Un at the enlarged Political Bureau meeting on the 'grave' incident, June 29, 2021 The “grave” COVID-19 incident recently referred to in North Korean state media likely related to the mismanagement of military grain and delays in opening a new disinfection center, South Korea’s intelligence agency reportedly told lawmakers on Thursday. In a closed-door briefing, the National Intelligence Service (NIS) also told the National Assembly’s intelligence committee that North Korea originally intended to reopen the border in April to stabilize market prices and that Kim Jong Un has lost 10 to 20 kilograms, according to lawmakers on the committee. The “grave” COVID-19 incident recently referred to in North Korean state media likely related to the mismanagement of military grain and delays in opening a new disinfection center, South Korea’s intelligence agency reportedly told lawmakers on Thursday. In a closed-door briefing, the National Intelligence Service (NIS) also told the National Assembly’s intelligence committee that North Korea originally intended to reopen the border in April to stabilize market prices and that Kim Jong Un has lost 10 to 20 kilograms, according to lawmakers on the committee. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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NIS ties North Korea’s ‘grave’ incident to military grain, disinfection center

In briefing with lawmakers, South Korean intelligence agency also said Kim Jong Un has lost 10-20 kilograms

Jeongmin Kim July 8, 2021

NIS ties North Korea’s ‘grave’ incident to military grain, disinfection center

KCNA | Kim Jong Un at the enlarged Political Bureau meeting on the 'grave' incident, June 29, 2021

The “grave” COVID-19 incident recently referred to in North Korean state media likely related to the mismanagement of military grain and delays in opening a new disinfection center, South Korea’s intelligence agency reportedly told lawmakers on Thursday.

In a closed-door briefing, the National Intelligence Service (NIS) also told the National Assembly’s intelligence committee that North Korea originally intended to reopen the border in April to stabilize market prices and that Kim Jong Un has lost 10 to 20 kilograms, according to lawmakers on the committee.