Navy SEAL operation in 2019 aimed at spying on Kim Jong Un of North Korea ended disastrously, leaving civilians deceased and prompting secret investigations
US Navy SEALs' Failed 2019 Operation in North Korea
In 2019, during the first administration of President Donald Trump, the US Navy SEALs launched a covert operation aimed at spying on North Korea's reclusive leader, Kim Jong Un. The operation, which required direct presidential approval, was part of sensitive nuclear talks between the US and North Korea.
The Red Squadron of SEAL Team 6, also known as the Navy Special Warfare Development Group, was involved in this mission. The SEALs approached North Korea in mini-submarines, but the operation went horribly wrong.
As they swam ashore, the SEALs encountered a boat manned by civilians. Unfortunately, the SEALs mistook the civilians for North Korean soldiers and opened fire. The civilians were diving for shellfish and were not aware of the ongoing operation.
The shootings occurred during the failed mission to plant a listening device inside the country. The civilians were shot and their bodies were later found with punctured lungs, a method used to make the bodies sink.
The results of military reviews regarding the shootings were classified, and key congressional leaders were not informed about the results. The failed mission did not create a major international crisis, but it could have.
The incident highlights the impunity and secrecy under which America's elite forces operate. It was reported that the SEALs did not see the small boat in the area before they landed, raising questions about the operation's planning and execution.
Despite the controversy, the SEALs swam ashore after approaching North Korea, marking the end of this risky and ill-fated operation. The details of the mission and its aftermath remain shrouded in secrecy, fueling speculation and debate among policymakers and the public.
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