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South Korea Denies U.S. Protest Over Intelligence Sharing

4/17/2026

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On April 17, the Unification Ministry said it was unaware of any U.S. protest over intelligence sharing.
Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said remarks about the Kusong uranium enrichment facility were based on public information.
The Dong-A Ilbo reported the United States may restrict intelligence sharing due to broader bilateral issues.
The ministry says U.S. actions are not directly linked to Chung's remarks.
The U.S. embassy in Seoul has not commented.

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On April 17, the Unification Ministry said it was unaware of any U.S. protest over intelligence sharing.
Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said remarks about the Kusong uranium enrichment facility were based on public information.
The Dong-A Ilbo reported the United States may restrict intelligence sharing due to broader bilateral issues.
The ministry says U.S. actions are not directly linked to Chung's remarks.
The U.S. embassy in Seoul has not commented.