Opposition Urges Game Play

Opposition lawmakers urged South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 to understand North Korean military threats.

Han Dong-hoon's Warning

Former Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon criticized Lee's North Korea approach, saying national security requires preparation, not hope.

“National security is not about hope, but preparation”

Ahn Cheol-soo's Suggestion

Opposition politician Ahn Cheol-soo argued watching Call of Duty gameplay could expose risks of the president's judgment.

“Even just watching gameplay footage would teach you how much catastrophic damage the president's naive judgment could inflict on south korea”

Game's Military Scenario

Modern Warfare 4 features combat in downtown Seoul, North Korean paratroopers at a baseball stadium, and missions targeting the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun.

Peace Advocates' Concern

Peace advocates warned the game could worsen North Korea relations by fueling hatred and contempt.

“If this game's release leads to growing hatred and contempt towards the north, we could see unintended negative consequences for inter-korean relations”

Steam Player Response

Nearly 90 percent of Korean Steam players praised Modern Warfare 4, but one player called it a game that accurately depicts Korea's division.

“It's just a game, and doesn't it accurately depict the reality of korea being divided?”

Government Stance

South Korea's government ruled out censorship, stating it does not practice prior censorship on games.