North Korea's security authorities have raised the alert level and strengthened security for Kim Jong Un, saying his life is in danger. According to South Korea's National Intelligence Service, special systems are in place to disrupt communications in places where regime leaders stay.
Yonhap Television was the first to report on Kim Jong Un's increased security. Journalists, citing information from South Korea's National Intelligence Service, reported that the North Korean dictator's inner circle had serious concerns about his safety.
South Korean intelligence agencies were to inform local parliamentarians: About the installation of special systems for jamming communications and data transmission, as well as equipment for detecting drones.
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This activity is related, inter alia, to increased activity in the field of Kim Jong Un's public visits. The North Korean leader took part in 110 visits in 10 months, 60 percent more than last year.
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The North Korean dictator's security issues are scheduled to be discussed during the North Korean foreign minister's visit to Moscow. Although North Korea has not officially announced the specific purpose of the foreign minister's visit, representatives of South Korean intelligence agencies believe that it is, above all, an internal security issue.
North Korean military representatives are said to be concerned about the impact of sending thousands of soldiers to the Ukraine front. The regime wants assurances from Moscow of further support in the event of attempts to destabilize the situation at home.
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Last week, Kim Jong Un himself appealed to the military to “significantly strengthen its strategic deterrence” against the US threat. During a visit to one of his military units, the dictator emphasized the need to modernize strategic missile bases.
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