What Happened
Seoul Reforms Military Counterintelligence Amid Past Abuses
South Korea has officially established the Defense Counterintelligence Headquarters, replacing the existing counterintelligence mission after the dissolution of the ROK Armed Forces Counterintelligence Command. Defense Minister Ahn Kyu-baek emphasized the need for the new agency to regain public trust and overcome past abuses. The military plans to strengthen its counterintelligence response capabilities and introduce advanced equipment to prepare for secretive and intelligent military intelligence activities and terrorist threats. This development was first reported by an unknown source.