Special to WorldTribune.com TEL AVIV — Israel’s intelligence community has determined that Iran deployed 50,000 troops in Syria. Israeli military intelligence commander Maj. Gen. Aviv Kochavi said Iran has taken over much of the Syrian campaign against Sunni rebels. Kochavi said Iran deployed Hizbullah and Shi’ite fighters in Iraq to protect the regime of President […]
Special to WorldTribune.com By Lee Jong-Heon, East-Asia-Intel.com North Korean ruler Kim Jong-Un’s recent visits to military units are aimed at soothing disgruntled military leaders following the recent purges of senior officers and the adoption of measures that weaken the military, South Korean officials and sources say. Kim Jong-Un, who ascended to power after the death […]
Special to WorldTribune.com By East-Asia-Intel.com”>Lee Jong-Heon, East-Asia-Intel.com North Korea’s newly-installed ruler Kim Jong-Un has been accelerating efforts to form his own independent power base, placing individuals loyal to him in key positions of authority after purging a number of potential rivals, sources in Seoul said. “A series of reshuffles are undergoing in the Party, the […]
Special to WorldTribune.com By Lee Jong-Heon, East-Asia-Intel.com North Korea marked the first birthday of Kim Jong-Un since becoming the country’s top ruler with a documentary that highlights the young leader’s military prowess, despite the fact that he has no military background. Government officials and analysts in Seoul consider the airing of the cult-like documentary on […]
Special to WorldTribune.com By Lee Jong-Heon, East-Asia-Intel.com North Korea has quickly moved to cement its new leader’s position amid skepticism that an untested, inexperienced son in his late 20s could take the helm, beating out older and powerful military generals who presumably want to share power. Kim Jong-Un, the third son of Kim Jong-Il who […]
Special to WorldTribune.com By Lee Jong-Heon, East-Asia-Intel.com SEOUL — North Korea has bolstered coastal surveillance as its citizens seek sea routes to South Korea following tightened controls over the land borders with China, a military source here said. The North’s navy has stepped up patrols along the coast to deter people from fleeing the famine-hit […]