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South Korean Spy Agency Files Charges Against Ex-Chiefs Over North Korea Border Incidents
July 06, 2022

South Korean Spy Agency Files Charges Against Ex-Chiefs Over North Korea Border Incidents

By Kim Tong-Hyung and Hyung-Jin Kim
Two previous National Intelligence Service directors were charged with improperly handling investigations into separate incidents in 2019 and 2020.

South Korea’s Intelligence Agency Confirms North Korean Cyberattacks 
July 09, 2021

South Korea’s Intelligence Agency Confirms North Korean Cyberattacks 

By Mitch Shin
An NIS briefing contained new information on North Korea’s cyberattacks, as well as political developments.
North Korean Official’s ‘Resurrection’ Casts Doubt on Seoul Intel
May 13, 2016

North Korean Official’s ‘Resurrection’ Casts Doubt on Seoul Intel

By John Power
Yet again, reports of the death of a North Korean official have proved greatly exaggerated.

South Korea's Anti-Terror Law Part of a Worrisome Trend
March 09, 2016

South Korea's Anti-Terror Law Part of a Worrisome Trend

By Geoffrey Fattig
With the passage of a controversial anti-terror law, Korean democracy takes another step backward.

Eyeing Potential Threat From North Korea, Seoul Revisits Anti-Terror Bill
February 24, 2016

Eyeing Potential Threat From North Korea, Seoul Revisits Anti-Terror Bill

By Shannon Tiezzi
South Korea's ruling party, citing terror threats from Pyongyang, urges passage of a long-stalled anti-terror bill.

Is South Korea's Intelligence Agency Spying on Its Own Citizens?
August 01, 2015

Is South Korea's Intelligence Agency Spying on Its Own Citizens?

By Steven Denney
Leaked documents suggest Korea's NIS was trying to spy on its own citizens via the Kakao Talk app.

What Happened to North Korea's Defense Minister?
May 15, 2015

What Happened to North Korea's Defense Minister?

By Tae-jun Kang
South Korea's NIS allegedly told lawmakers Hyon Yong-chol was executed via anti-aircraft gun.
South Korea's New Spy Chief Under Fire
March 19, 2015

South Korea's New Spy Chief Under Fire

By Steven Denney
The nominee to lead NIS is questioned for his patriotism and his perceptions of history.

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