Why the Netherlands is extending its military mission in South Korea until 2028

The Dutch government has decided to extend its military contribution to the United Nations Command (UNC) in South Korea until the end of 2028, underlining a growing Dutch security interest in the Indo-Pacific at a time of rising tensions in East Asia and deepening cooperation between Russia and North Korea. While the deployment remains small, The Hague argues that the mission offers strategic benefits extending far beyond the Korean Peninsula.