September 14, Nuclear World.
December 14, Sea Star World.
4:47 p.m.
The lingering glow of the setting sun had begun to faintly dye the surrounding clouds red.
This was a ten-story white building located in Yongsan District, the capital of Korea.
It was the country's Ministry of National Defense.
Ever since news arrived that Yokosuka Port Base in Japan had been seized by a mysterious force, this place had gradually grown busy.
And after Kevin Mitnick had "hacked" screens across the world yesterday and released the World Government's "declaration of war,"
an atmosphere of tension had filled every corner of the building.
Japan was simply far too close to them.
So last night, Minister Kim Mun-du urgently reported the matter to President Park Tae at the Blue House.
After receiving the president's authorization, he issued orders to Chairman Lee Myeong-jin of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Lee Myeong-jin then immediately contacted the Korea-Lighthouse Combined Forces Command Base, which was also stationed in Yongsan, to discuss the matter.
This was because although Korea had recovered peacetime military command authority in 1994,
meaning it could independently formulate training and exercise plans,
wartime operational command authority was still held by the Lighthouse Nation forces stationed in Korea.
Namely, Vice Admiral George Oh, the current commander of the Cold Lantern Joint Command.
Naturally, Vice Admiral George Oh did not object at this time.
He immediately granted wartime command authority to the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Of course, this was only temporary. If all went well, it would be taken back after the fighting ended.
After receiving authorization,
the Joint Chiefs of Staff issued orders to the Marine Headquarters in Gyeryong City and the Air Force Headquarters in Ulsan City.
They were ordered to immediately strengthen surveillance and defenses against Japan.
Ahn Seon-sun, the Chief