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Call of Duty’s Korea invasion splits opinions online | CNN

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October 23, 2026 • 12:00 PM
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The new “Call of Duty” game imagines a North Korean invasion of South Korea, and it’s drawing mixed reactions in Seoul. While some players are calling it a must-play, others say the realistic scenario taps into genuine fears on the Korean Peninsula. CNN’s Gage Goulding reports.

Call of Duty’s Korea invasion splits opinions online | CNN

The new “Call of Duty” game imagines a North Korean invasion of South Korea, and it’s drawing mixed reactions in Seoul. While some players are calling it a must-play, others say the realistic scenario taps into genuine fears on the Korean Peninsula. CNN’s Gage Goulding reports.

The new “Call of Duty” game imagines a North Korean invasion of South Korea, and it’s drawing mixed reactions in Seoul. While some players are calling it a must-play, others say the realistic scenario taps into genuine fears on the Korean Peninsula. CNN’s Gage Goulding reports.

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