Kim Jong Un appears to fear possible assassination, South Korean spy agency says



News Kim Jong Un appears to fear possible assassination, South Korean spy agency says NIS cites increased security around North Korean leader, while assessing DPRK generals deployed to support Russia’s war Joon Ha Park \| Shreyas Reddy October 29, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Bodyguards watch over Kim Jong Un as the North Korean leader and senior military officials oversee a military drill. \| Image: KCNA (Sept. 13, 2024) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears to harbor concerns about the possibility of being assassinated, according to South Korea’s intelligence service, citing signs that the authoritarian ruler has ramped up security measures at his public appearances this year. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) shared its assessment with lawmakers during the agency’s closed-doors National Assembly audit on Tuesday, stating that Pyongyang’s leadership has equipped vehicles with signal jammers and introduced drone detection equipment. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears to harbor concerns about the possibility of being assassinated, according to South Korea’s intelligence service, citing signs that the authoritarian ruler has ramped up security measures at his public appearances this year. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) shared its assessment with lawmakers during the agency’s closed-doors National Assembly audit on Tuesday, stating that Pyongyang’s leadership has equipped vehicles with signal jammers and introduced drone detection equipment. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period 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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Kim Jong Un appears to fear possible assassination, South Korean spy agency says

NIS cites increased security around North Korean leader, while assessing DPRK generals deployed to support Russia’s war

Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy October 29, 2024

Kim Jong Un appears to fear possible assassination, South Korean spy agency says

Bodyguards watch over Kim Jong Un as the North Korean leader and senior military officials oversee a military drill. | Image: KCNA (Sept. 13, 2024)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears to harbor concerns about the possibility of being assassinated, according to South Korea’s intelligence service, citing signs that the authoritarian ruler has ramped up security measures at his public appearances this year.

The National Intelligence Service (NIS) shared its assessment with lawmakers during the agency’s closed-doors National Assembly audit on Tuesday, stating that Pyongyang’s leadership has equipped vehicles with signal jammers and introduced drone detection equipment.

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