US issues unusual statement on enhanced North Korea intelligence collection



News US issues unusual statement on enhanced North Korea intelligence collection Analysts say statement likely due to recent North Korean satellite technology launches and upcoming anniversary Chad O'Carroll March 10, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A U.S. Air Force RC-135S Cobra Ball aircraft \| Image: U.S. Air Force The U.S. stepped up intelligence collection and surveillance efforts on North Korea earlier this week, the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said Thursday, issuing what analysts described as an "odd" statement after recent satellite-related testing by Pyongyang. The statement, issued by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), also came just hours before Kim Jong Un was pictured Thursday by state media at a satellite control center to discuss "reconnaissance satellite" development. The U.S. stepped up intelligence collection and surveillance efforts on North Korea earlier this week, the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said Thursday, issuing what analysts described as an "odd" statement after recent satellite-related testing by Pyongyang. The statement, issued by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), also came just hours before Kim Jong Un was pictured Thursday by state media at a satellite control center to discuss "reconnaissance satellite" development. 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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US issues unusual statement on enhanced North Korea intelligence collection

Analysts say statement likely due to recent North Korean satellite technology launches and upcoming anniversary

Chad O'Carroll March 10, 2022

US issues unusual statement on enhanced North Korea intelligence collection

A U.S. Air Force RC-135S Cobra Ball aircraft | Image: U.S. Air Force

The U.S. stepped up intelligence collection and surveillance efforts on North Korea earlier this week, the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said Thursday, issuing what analysts described as an "odd" statement after recent satellite-related testing by Pyongyang.

The statement, issued by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), also came just hours before Kim Jong Un was pictured Thursday by state media at a satellite control center to discuss "reconnaissance satellite" development.

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