A politician in South Korea has recommended that President Lee Jae-myung play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 to better comprehend the potential catastrophic consequences of an invasion by North Korea. Han Dong-hoon, a politician, argued that the nation must actively prepare for all possible scenarios rather than passively hoping for peace.
According to a report from The Herald Business, Han pushed back against criticisms that the game depicts an all-out war between the two Koreas, suggesting it should serve as a critical wake-up call for assessing national defense readiness. "I hope the image of a Seoul reduced to ashes in the game remains in the realm of fiction," he stated.
Modern Warfare 4's campaign begins with South Korean soldiers patrolling Seoul before an EMP strike cripples the city's power. The narrative then depicts a North Korean assault involving missile strikes, airborne troop deployment, and infiltration through underground tunnels. The game's story partially focuses on South Korean forces struggling against an outmatched enemy, aided by advanced technology that can neutralize defenses. The game's release has drawn parallels to recent real-world events, including reports, since denied, of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's ill health and threats made by Kim Jong Un's sister, Kim Yo Jong, against South Korea. The game's plot also features a North Korean leadership struggle culminating in the Supreme Leader's sister initiating hostilities against the South, leading some players to note the eerie similarities between the fictional narrative and current geopolitical tensions.
Additionally, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 includes a DMZ mode set in a real-world demilitarized zone on the border of North and South Korea. Players navigate this area to complete missions and gather resources. IGN awarded Modern Warfare 4 a 7/10, with its review noting that while the multiplayer felt familiar, the campaign significantly elevated the overall experience.