US strengthens surveillance of North Korea amid martial law fallout in South



News US strengthens surveillance of North Korea amid martial law fallout in South Commander of INDOPACOM says forces in region are on ‘heightened watch status’ for possible DPRK ‘opportunism’ Ifang Bremer December 9, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON ROK and U.S. commanders during exercise Freedom Shield in 2023 \| Image: INDOPACOM (March 18, 2023) The U.S. has strengthened its surveillance of North Korea amid the ongoing political turmoil in South Korea due to ROK President Yoon Suk-yeol’s brief imposition of martial law last week. Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM ) Admiral Samuel Paparo said U.S. forces in the region are on a “heightened watch status” because of the “potential of opportunism of the North Koreans,” speaking on a panel at the Reagan National Defense Forum on Saturday. The U.S. has strengthened its surveillance of North Korea amid the ongoing political turmoil in South Korea due to ROK President Yoon Suk-yeol’s brief imposition of martial law last week. Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM ) Admiral Samuel Paparo said U.S. forces in the region are on a “heightened watch status” because of the “potential of opportunism of the North Koreans,” speaking on a panel at the Reagan National Defense Forum on Saturday. 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 strengthens surveillance of North Korea amid martial law fallout in South

Commander of INDOPACOM says forces in region are on ‘heightened watch status’ for possible DPRK ‘opportunism’

Ifang Bremer December 9, 2024

US strengthens surveillance of North Korea amid martial law fallout in South

ROK and U.S. commanders during exercise Freedom Shield in 2023 | Image: INDOPACOM (March 18, 2023)

The U.S. has strengthened its surveillance of North Korea amid the ongoing political turmoil in South Korea due to ROK President Yoon Suk-yeol’s brief imposition of martial law last week.

Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM ) Admiral Samuel Paparo said U.S. forces in the region are on a “heightened watch status” because of the “potential of opportunism of the North Koreans,” speaking on a panel at the Reagan National Defense Forum on Saturday.

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