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South Korean opposition urges president to play Call of Duty

South Korean opposition lawmakers have urged President Lee Jae Myung to play the video game "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4." They argue the game, which depicts a North Korean invasion of Seoul, serves as a critical wake-up call regarding national defense. The game's narrative and scenarios are intended to highlight the need for a stronger stance against potential aggression from the North. AI

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South Korean opposition urges president to play Call of Duty

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · SCMP’s Asia desk ·

    South Korea’s president urged to play Call of Duty as war wake-up call

    South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung has been urged by critics to play the latest instalment in the blockbuster Call of Duty video game franchise to better appreciate the need for defences against an invasion by the North. The call from opposition lawmakers follows the release o…