In 2019, US Navy SEAL commandos conducted a clandestine military operation within North Korea, as reported by The New York Times. The mission, aimed at installing an electronic device to intercept communications by Kim Jong-un, unfortunately led to the deaths of three North Korean civilians due to a critical error, resulting in the mission’s failure. This high-stakes operation required direct presidential approval. When questioned about the report, former President Trump stated he had no prior knowledge of the events. The SEALs, from the same unit that took down Osama bin Laden, spent months preparing. They entered North Korean waters via a nuclear submarine, then used mini-submarines to reach the coast. Their objective was to bypass North Korean border forces and install the communication device. The commandos, initially believing they were alone, encountered a small boat. The senior commando on the shore opened fire when the boat approached their mini-submarines, and other commandos joined in. Upon boarding the boat, they discovered three dead civilians, who were not armed or in uniform, but appeared to be diving for seafood. The commandos, in an attempt to conceal the evidence, stabbed the corpses and then abandoned the mission, returning to their submarine. This operation occurred during the period of nuclear talks between Trump and Kim. North Korea has never publicly acknowledged this incident, though military activity increased in the area. The White House and Pentagon have declined to comment on the report. The New York Times reported that key members of Congress were not informed about the mission.
