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South Korea says trust with US remains strong amid intelligence-sharing concerns
A White House official said the United States expects South Korea to meet the standards of their alliance.
South Korea’s Foreign Ministry responded that trust between the allies remains strong and that they continue to consult closely.
The comments came amid concerns about cooperation on intelligence and counterintelligence.
South Korea’s National Intelligence Service rejected claims that information-sharing with the United States is mostly limited to North Korean missile information.
It said cooperation covers areas including North Korea’s military and activities, international relations, cyber issues and counterintelligence.
The agency also said the total amount of information provided by the United States has not fallen, despite limits on sharing in some areas.
South Korea’s main opposition party called for the dismissal of the unification minister and the intelligence chief, blaming them for tensions.
A White House official said the United States expects South Korea to uphold alliance standards, particularly in intelligence and counterintelligence.
South Korea’s Foreign Ministry said trust between the allies remains strong and that they communicate closely on issues.
South Korea’s National Intelligence Service said intelligence cooperation with the United States remains active across multiple areas and is mutually beneficial.
The service also said the total amount of US intelligence provided to South Korea has not declined, despite limits on sharing in a specific area.
South Korea’s opposition People Power Party called for the dismissal of Unification Minister Chung Dong-young and National Intelligence Service chief Lee Jong-seok.
- Who
- The United States and South Korea. South Korea’s Foreign Ministry and National Intelligence Service responded to US remarks.
- What
- The United States said it expects South Korea to uphold alliance standards, especially in intelligence and counterintelligence. South Korean officials said trust and cooperation remain strong.
- When
- October 11, 2026. The article does not state when the White House official made the remarks.
- Where
- South Korea and the United States.
- Why
- The US remarks came amid concerns about trust and intelligence-sharing between the allies. The article does not state the specific reason for the remarks.
United States
South Korean government
Alliance standards
United States
The United States expects South Korea to uphold alliance standards, particularly in intelligence and counterintelligence.
South Korean government
South Korea’s Foreign Ministry said the allies have strong trust and communicate closely, and the National Intelligence Service said cooperation remains active across many areas.
expects South Korea to comply with the standards of an ally
The two countries have been communicating and consulting closely on various issues based on more than 70 years of accumulated cooperation and strong trust
Intelligence cooperation is active in various areas, including North Korean missiles and conventional forces, North Korean developments, international relations, cyber and counterintelligence
US intelligence-sharing is reciprocal and mutually beneficial in many areas
A White House official said the United States expected South Korea to uphold alliance standards.
South Korea’s Foreign Ministry said trust between the allies remained strong, and the National Intelligence Service defended the breadth of intelligence cooperation.
People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyeok called for the dismissal of Unification Minister Chung Dong-young and intelligence chief Lee Jong-seok.
- Article publication
- October 11, 2026
- US expectation
- South Korea should uphold alliance standards, especially in intelligence and counterintelligence
- Foreign Ministry position
- US-South Korea trust is strong
- Intelligence cooperation
- Covers North Korean missiles, conventional forces, developments, international relations, cyber and counterintelligence
- Opposition demand
- Dismiss Unification Minister Chung Dong-young and intelligence chief Lee Jong-seok
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