Germany joins the U.S.-led UN Command in South Korea as the 18th nation.

Germany joins U.S.-led UN Command in South Korea, becoming the 18th nation and committing to peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region. Germany's membership demonstrates a belief in the link between European and Indo-Pacific security, and signifies a shared responsibility for protecting South Korea's border with North Korea. This move reflects Germany's growing role in Asian security and a desire to show unity in times of crisis.