Seoul defends US intelligence ties, warns of fallout from allegations

What happened: South Korea's National Intelligence Service denied media reports of disrupted intelligence sharing with the US, saying cooperation continues across many areas, while acknowledging some North Korea nuclear-related sharing has been restricted for over seven months. Key numbers: Restriction lasted more than seven months, following a March 6 dispute over Why it matters: The NIS warned the reports could damage the alliance and national interest, as opposition lawmakers called for the spy chief's and unification minister's resignations during the National Assembly audit.

South Korea's National Intelligence Service denied media reports of disrupted intelligence sharing with the US, saying cooperation continues across many areas, while acknowledging some North Korea nuclear-related sharing has been restricted for over seven months.

The NIS warned the reports could damage the alliance and national interest, as opposition lawmakers called for the spy chief's and unification minister's resignations during the National Assembly audit.