“Creating the Korea Mission Center allows us to more purposefully integrate and direct CIA efforts against the serious threats to the United States and its allies emanating from North Korea.” CIA Director Mike Pompeo

The CIA has established a special division called the ‘Korea Mission Center’ to address the nuclear and ballistic missile threats posed by North Korea. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY



Announced via its website on Wednesday May 10 2017, the move aims to bring together experienced officers from across the agency, including a new Assistant Director for Korea who will preside over the center.

It’s believed to be the first time a division like this has been established targeting a specific country.

CIA Establishes Korea Mission Center (May 10 2017)

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has established a Korea Mission Center to harness the full resources, capabilities, and authorities of the Agency in addressing the nuclear and ballistic missile threat posed by North Korea. The new Mission Center draws on experienced officers from across the Agency and integrates them in one entity to bring their expertise and creativity to bear against the North Korea target. A veteran CIA operations officer has been selected as the new Assistant Director for Korea and presides over the Mission Center. The new Mission Center will work closely with the Intelligence Community and the entire U.S. national security community. “Creating the Korea Mission Center allows us to more purposefully integrate and direct CIA efforts against the serious threats to the United States and its allies emanating from North Korea,” said CIA Director Mike Pompeo. “It also reflects the dynamism and agility that CIA brings to evolving national security challenges.” RELATED POST: Message from Director Pompeo to CIA Workforce RELATED POST: CIA Director Mike Pompeo — Who Is Who in World Intelligence and Security Agencies? RELATED POST: CIA Director Mike Pompeo tells a whopper

CIA establishes special division to address North Korea threat

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CIA Establishes Korea Mission Center — CIA Official website

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CIA Establishes Korea Mission Center