The Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB), the North Korean military’s spy agency, has submitted a proposal to leader Kim Jong Un to expand tunnels beneath its headquarters, citing modern warfare requirements.
A Pyongyang source revealed recently that the RGB deemed the current tunnels under its Sopo-3 neighborhood headquarters in Hyongjesan district “very inadequate for modern warfare” and sent a written expansion proposal for Kim’s approval earlier this month.
The RGB framed the tunnel expansion as an urgent task to complete combat preparations and enhance national defense. The bureau emphasized its importance in preparing for modern warfare by improving the spy agency’s capabilities and creating a secure command and control facility safe from enemy airstrikes or precision attacks.
According to the proposal, the expanded tunnels would provide a protected space for commanding operations, storing advanced equipment and strategic assets, and ensuring swift deployment during conflicts. The RGB also cited the need for additional supply storage and emergency escape routes.
“The RGB clearly stated that expanding the tunnels would contribute to strengthening overall combat preparations and play a decisive role in maintaining combat strength,” the source said. The bureau urged Kim’s swift approval, calling the expansion “an urgent task that can no longer be delayed.”
The spy agency’s personnel are anticipating a stronger role in enemy intelligence gathering and tactical response if Kim approves the proposal.
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