Guards held guns over soldiers to protect Kim Jong Un in sign of security fears



Analysis Guards held guns over soldiers to protect Kim Jong Un in sign of security fears SWAT-like personnel at live-fire special ops drill suggest North Korean leader boosted security in case of rogue attack Colin Zwirko September 17, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim and his bodyguards hold rifles while standing over special ops troops as they conduct target practice \| Image: KCNA (Sept. 13, 2024) Kim Jong Un’s bodyguards held rifles at the ready to protect him from special operations forces armed with live weapons at drills last week, in the latest example of increasing personal security for the North Korean leader. NK News analysis of Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) photos published last Friday show a line of Kim’s bodyguards standing over soldiers during rifle shooting exercises, suggesting security was increased due to the potential for a rogue agent to make an attempt on Kim’s life. Kim Jong Un’s bodyguards held rifles at the ready to protect him from special operations forces armed with live weapons at drills last week, in the latest example of increasing personal security for the North Korean leader. NK News analysis of Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) photos published last Friday show a line of Kim’s bodyguards standing over soldiers during rifle shooting exercises, suggesting security was increased due to the potential for a rogue agent to make an attempt on Kim’s life. 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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Guards held guns over soldiers to protect Kim Jong Un in sign of security fears

SWAT-like personnel at live-fire special ops drill suggest North Korean leader boosted security in case of rogue attack

Colin Zwirko September 17, 2024

Guards held guns over soldiers to protect Kim Jong Un in sign of security fears

Kim and his bodyguards hold rifles while standing over special ops troops as they conduct target practice | Image: KCNA (Sept. 13, 2024)

Kim Jong Un’s bodyguards held rifles at the ready to protect him from special operations forces armed with live weapons at drills last week, in the latest example of increasing personal security for the North Korean leader.

NK News analysis of Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) photos published last Friday show a line of Kim’s bodyguards standing over soldiers during rifle shooting exercises, suggesting security was increased due to the potential for a rogue agent to make an attempt on Kim’s life.

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