What Happened
Seoul Reorganizes Defense Counterintelligence After DCC Disbandment
Following the disbandment of the Defense Counterintelligence Command (DCC), Korea has established three new military intelligence bodies to take over its missions. The Defense Counterintelligence Bureau, Defense Security Support Group, and National Security Investigation Group will handle counterintelligence, security, and national security investigation functions, respectively. The reorganization aims to create specialized organizations with enhanced capabilities to address emerging security threats. According to Seoul Economic Daily, the new bodies will work together to maintain a cooperative system for sharing information and intelligence related to national security investigations.