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US Navy SEALs killed North Korean civilians during botched mission: Report

US Navy SEALs killed North Korean civilians during botched mission: Report

Summary

A 2019 mission by US Navy SEALs reportedly resulted in the deaths of several North Korean civilians when a plan to install a listening device went wrong. The operation was approved by then-President Donald Trump, but he denied knowledge of it when asked later. The information came from interviews conducted by The New York Times with people familiar with the mission.

Key Facts

  • US Navy SEALs were involved in a mission in North Korea in 2019.
  • The mission aimed to plant a listening device to gather intelligence.
  • The operation resulted in the deaths of several North Korean civilians.
  • President Donald Trump reportedly approved the mission.
  • Trump later stated he was unaware of the operation details.
  • The mission's details were shared by anonymous sources to The New York Times.
  • These sources included current and former military personnel and government officials.
  • North Korea has not publicly addressed the incident since it occurred.
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