Friday, January 24, 2014

South Korea Is Keeping Close Eyes On North Korea's Military

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un gives field guidance to the State Academy of Sciences in this undated photo. Reuters/KCNA

South Korea Raises Surveillance Of North Korea After Kim's Visits To Military Units -- IBTimes

South Korea is increasing its surveillance of North Korea following its leader Kim Jong-un's recent visits to key military establishments.

Kim's latest visits have been given wide coverage in the North Korean media, hinting that the trips are quite important.

South Korea has also held a weekly top security review meeting, attended by defence and intelligence officials close on the heels of Kim's tours.

South Korea is scheduled to hold a joint military drill with the US in February, which South Korea calls a defence exercise while North Korea labels it a provocation and preparation for an imminent strike.

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Update #1: S Korea keeping close eye on North's military -- Channel News Asia
Update #2: S. Korea scrutinising North's military after Kim Jong-Un visits -- AFP

My Comment: I guess there is something happening in the North Korean military that is raising eyebrows in Seoul. I guess this also explains why South Korea noticed this North Korean exercise.

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