What Happened
Defense Ministry Overhauls Counterintelligence Amid Criticism
The South Korean defense ministry has launched a new security support unit to oversee internal military security, as part of a sweeping overhaul following the disbandment of its counterintelligence unit. The new agency will handle security-related audits and investigations, aiming to enhance objectivity and fairness in defense security duties. This move is part of a broader reform effort, which includes the creation of a new counterintelligence headquarters and an investigative unit to handle crimes threatening national security. The overhaul was first reported by Yonhap News Agency.