Ruling party lawmaker says US intelligence 'not omniscient'

A ruling party lawmaker, Song Young-gil, has stated that U.S. intelligence capabilities are not infallible, emphasizing the need for South Korea to bolster its own intelligence capabilities. This came during a parliamentary audit session, prompted by growing concerns over frictions in intelligence cooperation between Seoul and Washington.

Song, who serves as President Lee Jae Myung's special adviser for peace diplomacy, delivered his remarks at a military headquarters in Gyeryong, approximately 145 kilometers south of Seoul.

Song underscored the importance of intelligence assets in determining a nation's fate, urging Seoul to enhance its own intelligence capabilities. He acknowledged that while the Korea-U.S. alliance is crucial, national interests may not always align. Song advocated for equipping South Korea's military with self-reliant intelligence assets and judgment capabilities to avoid entanglement in a war.