U.S. Expresses Concerns Over South Korea Intelligence Cooperation, Says Ambassador

U.S. raises concerns over South Korea intelligence cooperation, ambassador says. Seoul faces pressure to address gaps in sharing.

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October 13, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Seoul, South Korea — South Korea’s ambassador to the United States has confirmed that Washington has raised concerns about intelligence cooperation between the two allies, with Seoul still working to meet U.S. expectations, according to a report by Yonhap News Agency.

Ambassador Kang Kyung-wha highlighted the challenges in communication with the White House as tensions grow over intelligence sharing. The issue stems from recent comments made by Unification Minister Jeong Dong-young regarding North Korean nuclear facilities, which have sparked further scrutiny of the alliance’s collaboration.

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During a meeting with South Korean lawmakers, Kang noted that intelligence cooperation was one of the most difficult topics discussed at recent foreign ministers’ talks. She emphasized that while no specific individuals were named, concerns about the state of intelligence sharing were clearly raised by U.S. officials.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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