Kim Byung-gi Leads Proposal for Resolution Demanding Truth on NIS Surveillance

Demand for Disclosure of National Intelligence Service Surveillance Scale and Measures to Prevent Recurrence

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Kim Byung-gi, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, proposed a resolution on the 16th demanding the disclosure of illegal personal surveillance information by the National Intelligence Service (NIS) and a thorough investigation into the facts. The resolution calls for fact-finding not only regarding the NIS but also the Military Security Support Command, police, and prosecution’s illegal surveillance information disclosure.

Democratic Party of Korea Kim Byung-gi, Secretary of the National Assembly Intelligence Committee
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On the same day, Rep. Kim proposed the "Special Resolution Urging the Disclosure of Surveillance Information by National Intelligence Agencies, Investigation of Facts, and Prevention of Recurrence." The resolution includes ▲ urging prevention of recurrence and apology for illegal surveillance acts ▲ the NIS proactively discloses surveillance information to victims and destroys related materials ▲ the National Assembly clearly investigates the illegality of information collection and makes every effort to prevent recurrence ▲ apologies and efforts to prevent recurrence by the NIS and other intelligence agencies.

The resolution includes Democratic Party leader Lee Nak-yeon as well as floor leader Kim Tae-nyeon and other party leadership.

Previously, last year, the Supreme Court accepted the request of the civic group "Naenowra Naefile" and ruled that the NIS must disclose surveillance information. Recently, reports emerged that the NIS also surveilled members of the 18th National Assembly, prompting demands for a fact-finding investigation by the Intelligence Committee, mainly from the ruling party.

Rep. Kim, the ruling party’s secretary of the National Assembly Intelligence Committee, said, "Despite the court’s ruling on information disclosure, the NIS continues to take a passive stance on disclosing and destroying surveillance documents," adding, "The NIS must transform into a competent and human rights-friendly intelligence agency dedicated solely to national security."

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