Critics urge South Korean president to play war video game

Critics want South Korea's president to play a war video game to understand security risks.

South Korean opposition figures suggested President Lee Jae Myung play the newly released video game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. The first-person shooter portrays a surprise full-scale invasion of the South by North Korea. Critics argue the title serves as a stark reminder of the nation's security needs.

• The reactionOpposition lawmakers told the president that experiencing the game would highlight the urgency of strengthening national defences.
• The releaseThe latest instalment in the franchise debuted globally on Friday.