UNC deputy commander says drills key to preparing for evolving threats
Lessons from recent conflicts are shaping how the United Nations Command (UNC) prepares for its role in defending Korea, including through the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) exercise. Lt. Gen. Scott Winter, deputy commander of the UNC, said Thursday the command is using every opportunity to prepare for evolving threats seen in conflicts such as Ukraine and Iran. “The threat continues to…
Lt. Gen. Scott Winter, deputy commander of the United Nations Command (UNC), emphasized the importance of drills in preparing for evolving threats during a roundtable discussion with defense ministry reporters. Winter highlighted that UNC is leveraging exercises like the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) to prepare for emerging threats observed in conflicts such as Ukraine and Iran.
He stressed that the threat landscape is constantly changing, necessitating a proactive approach. Winter pointed out that North Korea's participation in the Ukraine war could provide valuable insights for the UNC, noting that "deterrence can fail" as one of the key lessons from the Ukrainian conflict. He advocated for increased investment in deterrent capabilities, encompassing hard power and the collective resolve of the UNC forces.
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