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,according to DW. 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.
He said European security is closely linked to security in the Indo-Pacific and that Germany will help protect South Korea’s border with North Korea as part of the UNC.
