German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, speaking at the ceremony at the UNC's "Camp Humphreys" base near Pyeongtaek, south of Seoul, emphasized Berlin's commitment to peace and security in the region.
Germany joins multinational force monitoring Korean border
"I'm convinced that, especially in times like these, when the world is shaped by crises and wars, we need to show unity," he said.
"We need to stand firm against those who want to undermine peace and stability, against those who attack our common order."
The UNC is a multinational military force that oversees affairs in the heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between South and North Korea, which remain technically at war.
It was established in 1950 and tasked with restoring peace and enforcing the armistice while serving as a channel of communication with North Korea.
The UNC polices the border and has committed to help defend the South in the event of a conflict.
Germany joins South Korean border guard
Germany joins South Korean border guard
There is still no peace treaty between South and North Korea. Soon, German soldiers will also be part of a UN mission to control the border of the rival nations, including a pledge to support South Korea in case of war.
Germany has joined the US-led United Nations Command (UNC) to monitor the border between South and North Korea. This also includes a pledge to support South Korea in defense in case of war. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said that joining the UNC is a "clear sign" of Germany's commitment to peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region at a ceremony in the US military base in Pyeongtaek, South Korea.
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. . .According to the US government, North Korea has recently supplied Russia with rocket launchers and several ballistic missiles. North Korean rockets are likely also being used in Russia's war against Ukraine. The US government believes that North Korea wants to receive military equipment from Russia in return for its support.
No Peace Treaty
Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have been increasing for months. North Korea has significantly expanded its rocket tests in the past two years and escalated its rhetoric against the US and South Korea. Dictator Kim has repeatedly called for stepped-up war preparations.
South and North Korea have been divided at the Demilitarized Zone since the Korean War from 1950 to 1953. There is still no peace treaty. North Korea is isolated and largely cut off from the international community. Due to its nuclear and rocket program, the UN has imposed sanctions on the country. Recently, North Korea has expanded its military and economic cooperation with Russia.
Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius highlighted the importance of unity and standing firm against threats to the "common order," mentioned South Korea specifically as a country they are committed to defending within the Indo-Pacific region, and stated that Germany will be part of the UNC responsible for protecting South Korea's border with North Korea.
- Additionally, Pistorius expressed concern about increasing tensions on the Korean Peninsula, the lack of a peace treaty between South and North Korea, and the growing close military cooperation between Russia and North Korea.
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