Seoul’s defense ministry to revamp North Korea policy office over new threats



News Seoul’s defense ministry to revamp North Korea policy office over new threats Restructuring to reportedly shift office's focus from military engagement to sanctions amid frozen inter-Korean ties Joe Smith \| Joon Ha Park July 11, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON South Korean defense minister Shin Won-sik oversees operational command for F-35A fighter jets at the ROK 17th Fighter Wing’s runway control center. \| Image: ROK Defense Ministry (Jan. 24, 2024) South Korea’s defense ministry is restructuring its North Korea policy office to enhance its ability to respond to DPRK threats, reportedly seeking to focus more on sanctions enforcement. The existing North Korea Policy Division has been renamed as the North Korea Strategy Division to “proactively counter the escalating nuclear and missile threats and various provocations from North Korea,” the ministry told NK News. South Korea’s defense ministry is restructuring its North Korea policy office to enhance its ability to respond to DPRK threats, reportedly seeking to focus more on sanctions enforcement. The existing North Korea Policy Division has been renamed as the North Korea Strategy Division to “proactively counter the escalating nuclear and missile threats and various provocations from North Korea,” the ministry told NK News. 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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Seoul’s defense ministry to revamp North Korea policy office over new threats

Restructuring to reportedly shift office's focus from military engagement to sanctions amid frozen inter-Korean ties

Joe Smith | Joon Ha Park July 11, 2024

Seoul’s defense ministry to revamp North Korea policy office over new threats

South Korean defense minister Shin Won-sik oversees operational command for F-35A fighter jets at the ROK 17th Fighter Wing’s runway control center. | Image: ROK Defense Ministry (Jan. 24, 2024)

South Korea’s defense ministry is restructuring its North Korea policy office to enhance its ability to respond to DPRK threats, reportedly seeking to focus more on sanctions enforcement.

The existing North Korea Policy Division has been renamed as the North Korea Strategy Division to “proactively counter the escalating nuclear and missile threats and various provocations from North Korea,” the ministry told NK News.

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