New Call of Duty depicting another Korean War sparks debate

What happened: A fictional North Korean invasion in "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4" became a political issue in South Korea, with opposition lawmakers urging President Lee Jae Myung to play the game and the culture minister defending it as protected expression. Key numbers: Game released worldwide Friday. DMZ land mine explosions on Sept. Why it matters: Lawmakers tied the game to debates over Lee's North Korea policy, defense preparedness, and whether politically sensitive creative works face consistent standards, with comparisons drawn to the film "Assassin(s).

A fictional North Korean invasion in "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4" became a political issue in South Korea, with opposition lawmakers urging President Lee Jae Myung to play the game and the culture minister defending it as protected expression.

Lawmakers tied the game to debates over Lee's North Korea policy, defense preparedness, and whether politically sensitive creative works face consistent standards, with comparisons drawn to the film "Assassin(s).