N. Korea expands spy agency for operations against 'potential enemies'

North Korea has ordered its principal military intelligence agency to expand its functions and missions against “potential enemies,” a move analysts say signals Pyongyang’s intent to further broaden its intelligence and covert operations beyond their traditional emphasis on South Korea amid deepening military ties with Russia and growing confrontation with the United States and its allies.

Kim called for broadening the functions and missions of the General Reconnaissance and Intelligence Bureau