[Man-Ki Kim] DMZ deterrence must be credible

For many veterans, including me, the DMZ is a place we remember with painful clarity. I served as an officer in the 7th Regiment of the Army’s 6th Division, stationed in the DMZ operational sectors. The danger was real, marked by blaring North Korean propaganda broadcasts and constantly shifting day and night duties. We witnessed firsthand the tragic effects of land mine blasts and gunshot wounds on young soldiers. Decades later, those vivid memories remain with all of us who served along that l

Source: The Korea Herald