Ruling party lawmaker says US intelligence 'not omniscient'

A ruling party lawmaker from South Korea recently stated that U.S. intelligence capabilities are not all-knowing, emphasizing the need for Seoul to bolster its own intelligence capacity. Rep. Song Young-gil of the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) made these remarks during a parliamentary audit, as tensions persist between Seoul and Washington regarding bilateral intelligence cooperation.

Despite the United States possessing formidable intelligence assets, Song cautioned that their judgment is not infallible. He underscored that intelligence assets play a crucial role in shaping a nation's destiny. In light of this, Song advocated for enhancing Seoul's intelligence capabilities, acknowledging that while the Korea-U.S. alliance is significant, national interests may not always converge.

He further argued that the South Korean military should be equipped with self-reliant intelligence assets and judgment to avoid entanglement in conflict.