North Korea: North Korea has been beefing up security for its leader Kim Jong-un due to fears of a possible assassination attempt, South Korea’s spy agency told lawmakers Tuesday. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) made the assessment during a parliamentary audit session, according to Rep. Lee Seong-kweun of the ruling People Power Party and Rep. Park Sun-won of the main opposition Democratic Party.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the NIS informed lawmakers that the country has raised the level of security around Kim by operating communications jamming vehicles and making efforts to introduce drone detection equipment. This move comes as Kim’s public activities this year reached 110 times, marking an increase of about 60 percent from last year.
The agency also reported that North Korea has stopped using the “juche,” or self-reliance, calendar this month. This system of year numbering symbolized its late founder Kim Il-sung. The decision is part of efforts to reinforce Kim Jong-un’s position as the nat
ion’s sole leader.
Regarding Kim’s daughter, known as Ju-ae, the NIS noted an elevation in her position. This assessment is based on her public appearances, including an instance when she was escorted by Kim Yo-jong, the influential sister of North Korea’s leader.