South Korean Special Operations Forces May Train UAE Troops

South Korea announced Nov. 4 that it could deploy special operations forces troops to the United Arab Emirates to train their counterparts there. This deployment is unusual for South Korea because it comes as part of its relationship with the emirates and is not part of any U.S. or U.N. operation. South Korea and the United Arab Emirates both stand to gain militarily and economically from the mission, which also points to South Korea's long-term international military aspirations.