North Korea likely to carry out ‘provocations’ around US and ROK elections: NIS



News North Korea likely to carry out ‘provocations’ around US and ROK elections: NIS Seoul’s spy agency says historical patterns and DPRK’s defense posture point to military and cyber activity in new year Joon Ha Park \| Lina Park December 29, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (center) walks in front of the Hwasong-17 ICBM tested on March 24, 2022. \| Image: KCNA North Korea is likely to carry out “military and cyber provocations” next year to coincide with elections in the U.S. and South Korea, Seoul’s spy agency warned Thursday. In a press release, the National Intelligence Service (NIS) said it based its assessment on historical patterns of DPRK action around ROK elections and the country’s heightened military posture. North Korea is likely to carry out “military and cyber provocations” next year to coincide with elections in the U.S. and South Korea, Seoul’s spy agency warned Thursday. In a press release, the National Intelligence Service (NIS) said it based its assessment on historical patterns of DPRK action around ROK elections and the country’s heightened military posture. 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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North Korea likely to carry out ‘provocations’ around US and ROK elections: NIS

Seoul’s spy agency says historical patterns and DPRK’s defense posture point to military and cyber activity in new year

Joon Ha Park | Lina Park December 29, 2023

North Korea likely to carry out ‘provocations’ around US and ROK elections: NIS

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (center) walks in front of the Hwasong-17 ICBM tested on March 24, 2022. | Image: KCNA

North Korea is likely to carry out “military and cyber provocations” next year to coincide with elections in the U.S. and South Korea, Seoul’s spy agency warned Thursday.

In a press release, the National Intelligence Service (NIS) said it based its assessment on historical patterns of DPRK action around ROK elections and the country’s heightened military posture.

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