| Deploying nation |  South Korea |
|---|---|
| Host nation or area |  Sudan |
| Region | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Military branch | 🪖 Ground forces |
| Record type | Deployment |
| Operation or mission | |
| Unit or formation | Not publicly confirmed |
| Personnel | Not disclosed |
| Equipment | Not stated |
| Status | Confirmed active |
| Start or report date | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Withdrawal or end date | — |
| Last verified | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Confidence | High: official or multiple independent sources |
Background
Hanbit Unit (UN mission in South Sudan) and Dongmyeong Unit (UN mission in Lebanon). Where: South Sudan; southern Lebanon. Status: Force protection tightened from Feb. 28 and 24-hour crisis readiness ordered by Defense Minister Ahn Kyu-baek. No damage reported
Deployment timeline
- Record added from The Boston Report Military Deployments Tracker. Source report dated 2026-03-02.
Sources
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