New South Korean 'anti-communism unit' to probe North Korean espionage



News New South Korean ‘anti-communism unit’ to probe North Korean espionage Spy agency will co-lead investigations with police until handover next year, amid controversy over transfer of authority Ifang Bremer February 7, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A police officer (left) and an NIS officer at a recent raid during an investigation in Seoul, Jan. 2023 \| Image: NK News South Korea is introducing a new “anti-communism unit” that will lead investigations into North Korean espionage, a development that follows controversy over an investigation into several alleged DPRK spy rings. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) will co-head the unit with the national police through the end of 2023 before handing it off fully to police next year, the agency said in a press release on Monday. South Korea is introducing a new “anti-communism unit” that will lead investigations into North Korean espionage, a development that follows controversy over an investigation into several alleged DPRK spy rings. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) will co-head the unit with the national police through the end of 2023 before handing it off fully to police next year, the agency said in a press release on Monday. 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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New South Korean ‘anti-communism unit’ to probe North Korean espionage

Spy agency will co-lead investigations with police until handover next year, amid controversy over transfer of authority

Ifang Bremer February 7, 2023

New South Korean ‘anti-communism unit’ to probe North Korean espionage

A police officer (left) and an NIS officer at a recent raid during an investigation in Seoul, Jan. 2023 | Image: NK News

South Korea is introducing a new “anti-communism unit” that will lead investigations into North Korean espionage, a development that follows controversy over an investigation into several alleged DPRK spy rings.

The National Intelligence Service (NIS) will co-head the unit with the national police through the end of 2023 before handing it off fully to police next year, the agency said in a press release on Monday.

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