Seoul-Washington intelligence ties appear strained as security talks continue to stall Progress in Korea’s $350 billion investment package has failed to make the headway the Blue House expected. 2026.10.10
U.S. barred NIS from North Korea cyber meeting amid Coupang tensions, sources say Washington notified Seoul in writing that the South Korean intelligence agency could not attend a June trilateral meeting with Japan, sources said. 2026.10.9
Industry Ministry denies report of Lutnick's dissatisfaction with NIS The remarks came after a local newspaper article claimed that U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick had conveyed Washington's discontent with Seoul's National Intelligence Service (NIS). 2026.10.9
South Korea's NIS excluded from U.S.-Japan cyber meeting on North Korea The National Intelligence Service was excluded from a June U.S.-Japan trilateral meeting on North Korean cyber threats, reportedly after a dispute over intelligence disclosures. 2026.10.8
Visa delays expose Korea-U.S. trust crisis (KOR) Blocked visas for Korean intelligence officials underscore widening strains over trade, investment and security between Seoul and Washington. 2026.10.8
Visa delays expose Korea-U.S. trust crisis Blocked visas for Korean intelligence officials underscore widening strains over trade, investment and security between Seoul and Washington. 2026.10.7
A special industrial espionage law to protect knowledge security (KOR) As technology theft increasingly threatens national competitiveness, Korea must strengthen laws, intelligence sharing and research security. 2026.10.6
A special industrial espionage law to protect knowledge security As technology theft increasingly threatens national competitiveness, Korea must strengthen laws, intelligence sharing and research security. 2026.10.5
Researchers, headhunters and spies: China’s pursuit of Korean chip talent puts 80 scholars under intelligence agency watch Korea’s intelligence agency is warning leading semiconductor and battery scholars about Chinese recruitment offers amid rising concerns over technology leaks. 2026.10.1
Zelensky likely went public on POWs to stir South Korean support, NIS says South Korea's intelligence agency also addressed the DMZ mine explosion, North Korea-U.S. summit prospects, Kim Jong-un's health and his daughter's rising role. 2026.9.30
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