Opinion
South Korea should take charge of the UN Command’s evolution
Shifting from a dependent ally to a proactive leader, South Korea must rewrite its military and strategic narrative
In an unprecedented gathering reflecting the shifting dynamics of global geopolitics, defense ministers from South Korea and various U.N. member countries convened in Seoul on Nov. 14, 2023.
This historic meeting, marking the first of its kind in 70 years, was not just a ceremonial commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice Agreement. It was a strategic response to the looming threat of North Korea’s possible re-escalation of armed conflict — a situation that demands international attention and action.
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