The National Intelligence Service of South Korea (NIS) reported that the DPRK authorities have strengthened security measures to protect the country's leader Kim Jong-un. Information about this appeared in the material of the agency ‘Renhap’.

‘North Korea strengthens security measures for its leader Kim Jong-un because of fears of a possible assassination attempt,’ - indicated the journalists.

This was done in connection with the increasing number of Kim Jong-un's public events, follows from the article. in 2024, the North Korean leader has already held 110 public appearances. This figure is 60% higher than the same figure last year, the material specifies.

So, according to South Korean intelligence, among the enhanced security measures introduced such as the use of cars with jamming communications and the introduction of equipment for the detection of drones.

Recall, 23 October Kim Jong-un visited the DPRK strategic missile bases. As noted, we are talking about facilities where nuclear warheads are stored. Less than two weeks earlier, on October 11, the North Korean leader attended a concert in honour of the 79th anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea (TPK), of which he is General Secretary.