Story by Rene Mahomed
In October, Col. Matt Beall, director, Information Operations for United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea (USFK), oversaw the final testing of an Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) Wargame. The game was developed in collaboration with the USFK information operations directorate and the think tank, Center for Naval Analysis (CAN).
The OIE Wargame launched for a one-week run in mid-October 2025, aiming to refine the simulation and feedback mechanisms before its production release.
"The wargame is designed to develop and test Information Operations concepts prior to Concept of Operations (CONOP) creation or execution," stated Beall.
The value of the OIE Wargame...
Gen Brunson welcomed Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Jin Yong-sung, praising his distinguished service and vision for the alliance. Jin, the former inaugural commander of the ROK Strategic Command, was recognized for integrating advanced missile, space and cyber capabilities and for his expertise in joint operations. Leaders noted the growing role of air power in alliance leadership and said Jin’s experience will be...
We are aware of the DPRK’s ballistic missile launch and its pursuit of long-range missile capabilities. The United States calls on the DPRK to refrain from further destabilizing acts. We are consulting closely with the Republic of Korea. Our focus is on maintaining the readiness required to defend the U.S. homeland and our allies in the region
Joint Staff Spokesperson Joseph Holstead provided the following readout:
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine met with Chairman of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Jin Yong-Sung at the ROK Joint Chiefs of Staff Headquarters during the 50th Republic of Korea and United States Military Committee Meeting (MCM). The leaders recognized the historical significance and strength of the U.S.-ROK Alliance over...
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived at Gimhae airport, South Korea, Oct. 29. He was greeted by GEN. Xavier Brunson, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, U.S. Forces Command, commander.
