North Korean arrested for spying in South Case is the first disclosed by Roh officials

From: International Herald Tribune | Date: August 22, 2006| Author: | Copyright information

Choe Sang-Hun
International Herald Tribune
08-22-2006
South Korea announced Monday the arrest of a North Korean agent accused of spying on potential military targets, including nuclear power plants and U.S. military bases in South Korea.The highly unusual revelation of a Communist spy's arrest comes amid reports that North Korea may be preparing for an underground nuclear test to protest U.S.-led international sanctions. Tensions with the North have also been increased by the start Monday of an annual South Korean military exercise with the United States.The alleged spy, identified as Jeong ...

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