The latest Call of Duty installment, released earlier this year, opens with a cinematic North Korean assault on Seoul, turning the city into a battlefield.
Han used the game's narrative to illustrate potential gaps in the nation’s defense posture, insisting that a virtual rehearsal could expose weaknesses that real soldiers might miss.
North Korea’s ballistic missile program, coupled with recent tests of nuclear‑capable rockets, has intensified concerns about a possible conventional incursion, prompting officials to reassess readiness levels.
Security analysts in Seoul are divided: some applaud the call as a wake‑up call, while others argue the game’s dramatization overstates the threat, urging a balanced approach.
The Ministry of National Defense has announced it will convene a strategic review with the president’s office next Tuesday to evaluate current defenses and identify critical gaps.