From a friend in Korea, about the presence of Chinese military officers in that country:
“I am writing to bring to your attention a development that many South Koreans find deeply alarming.
According to a recent report, three officers from the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) are currently attending command and staff courses at South Korea's Army, Navy, and Air Force colleges.
This situation is difficult to comprehend.
The United States has repeatedly warned that the Chinese Communist Party is America's principal strategic competitor and has strengthened efforts to limit military exchanges with China. At the same time, thousands of U.S. troops remain stationed in South Korea under the U.S.-ROK alliance to deter aggression from North Korea and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific.
Yet, despite these realities, officers from the PLA—a military force closely aligned with North Korea and increasingly hostile toward the United States and its allies—are being educated within South Korea's highest military institutions.
China and North Korea recently announced an expansion of military cooperation, and Beijing remains bound by its treaty obligations toward Pyongyang. In such an environment, allowing PLA officers to study Korean military doctrine, operational concepts, and command procedures raises serious questions about operational security and alliance coordination.
Many South Koreans are also concerned about China's doctrine of ‘Unrestricted Warfare,’ which emphasizes using every available means—military, political, economic, informational, and psychological—to advance the strategic interests of the Chinese Communist Party. Against this backdrop, permitting PLA officers access to South Korean military institutions appears not merely unwise but potentially dangerous.
Military education is not limited to classroom instruction. Officers build relationships, exchange ideas, and gain valuable insights through daily interaction and informal conversations. Many former military officials have warned that separating certain classes cannot fully prevent the transfer of knowledge and understanding.
Perhaps most concerning of all, reports indicate that this decision to resume military education exchanges with China was made without prior consultation with the United States or U.S. Forces Korea.
This development raises profound questions:
Why should officers from a country that maintains a military alliance with North Korea be educated inside South Korea's military institutions?
How does this policy strengthen the U.S.-ROK alliance or improve deterrence against the growing China-North Korea partnership?
And what message does this send to America's allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific?
I respectfully hope that you may examine this issue and bring international attention to it. Many South Koreans believe this matter deserves serious scrutiny from both South Korea and the United States.
Thank you for your continued leadership and your steadfast support for freedom and security in the Indo-Pacific.
Source:
https://t.co/7gxdIEKL2l”
Why is a special counsel investigation into South Korea’s National Election Commission being withheld when the public is demanding it?
A recent poll shows that an overwhelming 84.8% of the public demands a special counsel investigation to get to the bottom of the June 3 local election ballot shortage.
To reject a special counsel probe is to openly admit that the National Election Commission and the Democratic Party are on the same side.
Hong Kong police have arrested two booksellers on suspicion of selling “seditious” publications, in the second known case of the city’s national security law being applied against a bookstore in three months https://t.co/FKXoGXHQ1G
Many citizens of the Republic of Korea do not agree with this situation.
This is a forced, unjust, and vile political offensive being pushed by the current ruling party, which is rapidly forcing communization.
While many South Korean citizens are outraged about this issue, they are helplessly remaining silent because there is no way to stop the dictatorial politics being carried out by those who unfairly seized power through election fraud.
Please let many people in the United States and other countries know this truth.
All policies being implemented by the current regime are actions that go against the will of the Korean people.
Please take note of this, and we will also fight hard from within.
🇺🇸Day 21 of Morse Tan being held hostage
Morse Tan, former U.S. Ambassador at Large for Global Criminal Justice, remains exit-banned in South Korea after speaking truth about election integrity and government overreach.
This is unacceptable. America must demand the immediate release of our citizen and former diplomat. No more political hostage games.
Free Morse Tan NOW. 🇺🇸
#FreeMorseTan #Day21
Lee Jae-myung criticized the citizens participating in the pro-democracy movement at Jamsil Olympic Park, saying that stopping and questioning passersby is something only bandits would do.
Had there not been the police’s forcible seizure of ballot boxes at the Jamsil polling station in the first place, there likely would not have been such a reaction from citizens.
In response, volunteers at Olympic Park wore name tags that read things such as “Bandit No. 21” and “Bandit No. 22.”
The volunteers’ clever response, turning the criticism back on itself, was particularly impressive.
It’s mind-boggling that a former reporter who slammed Starbucks’ free coffee for soldiers as 'reverse discrimination' is now the Defense Ministry spokesperson.
Instead of showing gratitude for our troops, they made someone with a twisted perspective the official voice of the military.
What a bizarre reality for South Korea's Ministry of Defense.
It leaves a bitter taste in my mouth to see someone who doesn't even recognize whose blood and sweat bought our peace representing our national security.