National Intelligence Service

South Korea spy agency admits attempting to rig election

Former NIS chief Won Sei-Hoon is being tried for the second time for leading an online smear campaign against Moon, after his initial conviction was overturned on appeal.

Aug 04, 2017, 13:31 PM IST

North Korea 'Kim badges' found in South: Report

The South Korean Police launched an investigation on Thursday after 200 badges featuring the portrait of late North Korean leader Kim Jong-il were found at a hotel near the country's main airport, Yonhap news agency reported.

Jul 28, 2016, 13:38 PM IST

Bitter row over North Korea defectors moves to Seoul court

A Seoul court convened a rare hearing Tuesday into the welfare of a dozen North Korean defectors who South Korea says escaped of their own free will but Pyongyang insists were abducted.

Jun 21, 2016, 10:20 AM IST

South Korea says North hacked phones of key officials

South Korea`s spy agency said Tuesday that North Korea had hacked into smartphones belonging to a number of key government officials, intensifying cyber-attacks after conducting its fourth nuclear test.

Mar 08, 2016, 09:50 AM IST