Wen affirmed to investigators that he was told that these transactions were in support of a surprise attack North Korea has been planning against South Korea.

The gun-smuggling might not be directly related to the martial law; but all is not rosy in South Korea’s garden.{ai:summary}A Chinese illegal immigrant, Shenghua Wen, was arrested for allegedly procuring and sending U.S. arms and technology to North Korea. Wen, who has been living in California since 2013, received $2 million from North Korean contacts and purchased a gun store in Texas to facilitate arms shipments, including firearms and ammunition.The investigation raises questions about the potential involvement of the Chinese Communist Party and its influence over Chinese nationals abroad. Wen's activities coincided with South Korea's declaration of martial law due to North Korean threats, adding complexity to the situation. The details of Wen's operations and possible CCP connections will be further explored in the upcoming parts of the series. #foreignaffairs

VANESSA BATTAGLIA: Chinese illegal immigrant ships US arms to North Korea

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