South Korea resumes US intelligence sharing after nuclear row

South Korea’s Foreign Minister announced on Wednesday that the country has resumed intelligence cooperation with the United States, marking an end to a standoff between the two allies. The decision comes following a recent dispute between Seoul and Washington over the discovery of a new North Korean nuclear site. The restoration of intelligence-sharing arrangements underscores the importance both nations place on coordinated monitoring of the North Korean nuclear threat, despite occasional policy disagreements. Intelligence cooperation between the two countries is considered crucial for maintaining regional security in East Asia and tracking developments related to North Korea’s weapons programmes. The resumption of these arrangements suggests that both governments have resolved their differences through diplomatic channels and remain committed to their long-standing security partnership.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.