[3] It was established following the foundation of ROK in 1948, superseding the Department of Internal Security [ko] (DIS, 국내경비부) in charge of Southern Korean armed forces under the United States Army Military Government (USAMGIK) during the Allied occupation era.

[4] During Coup d'état of December Twelfth, ministry was occupied by 1st Airborne Special Forces Brigade commanded by Park Hee-do.

[6] The Ministry of National Defense is allegedly active in military-level censorship such as book banning[7] and screening of mobile apps[8] within the military hierarchy.

The mission aimed to intercept illicit shipping, following the Downing Street Accord signed by the leaders earlier.

However, challenges arose, with Russia vetoing a resolution to renew the panel monitoring sanctions enforcement against North Korea.