SaralnamaA New York Times report reveals US Navy Seals killed North Korean civilians during a secret mission in 2019. The operation aimed to plant a listening device in North Korea. President Trump approved the plan during talks with Kim Jong Un. The Seals encountered civilians diving for shellfish and opened fire. The exact number of casualties is unknown. Neither country made the incident public. A Pentagon review later deemed the killings justified. The Seals left without installing the device. The mission was based on a similar 2005 operation. To learn more about US-North Korea relations, students can research recent diplomatic efforts between the two countries. (Updated 6 Sep 2025, 08:39 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A New York Times report reveals US Navy Seals killed North Korean civilians during a secret mission in 2019
- The operation aimed to plant a listening device in North Korea
- President Trump approved the plan during talks with Kim Jong Un