Cheong NSC Standing Committee "Accurate Fact-Finding, Continued Intelligence Cooperation with Neighboring Countries"

"To continue thorough search activities"... Cheong "Reports that military was eavesdropping on North Korean communications are not true"

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] On the 29th, the Blue House held a Standing Committee meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) and decided to continue information cooperation with neighboring countries to accurately ascertain the facts related to the missing public official who was shot by North Korean troops.

The Blue House stated, "On the afternoon of the 29th, an NSC Standing Committee meeting was held, presided over by National Security Office Director Suh Hoon. The standing committee members once again expressed their deep condolences for our citizen who died in the West Sea, and while continuing efforts to accurately verify the facts related to the incident, they also agreed to continue information cooperation with neighboring countries."

The view of Cheongwadae from Namsan, Seoul on the 11th. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

The Blue House added, "We inspected the ongoing search activities conducted jointly by related ministries and agencies, and decided to thoroughly continue the search activities while ensuring maritime safety and maintaining surveillance posture." It also stated, "The standing committee members discussed strengthening response measures to prevent incidents and promptly handle cases of missing persons in border waters and areas."

Meanwhile, Kang Min-seok, the Blue House spokesperson, clarified that reports claiming that our military was listening to North Korean communications are not true.