@ladyscorpio1682: South Korea’s new “oppa”? Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. is drawing praise from South Korean social media users following a tense exchange at the 2026 Seoul Defense Dialogue in South Korea, East Asia. During the international forum, Teodoro received a note reportedly originating from a Chinese military attaché. It repeated Beijing’s rejection of the 2016 arbitral ruling that invalidated China’s sweeping claims across much of the South China Sea. Teodoro read the message aloud and responded to its claim that China did not recognize the ruling: “Of course, because you lost.” He then criticized the way the note was delivered, calling it disrespectful to international law, the South Korean hosts and the audience. He described the incident as “coercion, bullying and aggression,” drawing applause inside the venue. The exchange quickly circulated online. Some South Korean commenters praised Teodoro for refusing to be intimidated, with several calling him a “badass” and expressing admiration for the Philippines’ firm response. Others used the moment to criticize what they considered South Korea’s more cautious approach toward Beijing. As tensions between the Philippines and China continue over the disputed waters, Teodoro’s response showed how a few direct words at an international forum can resonate far beyond the country they were meant to defend.

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Saturday 12 September 2026 22:55:07 GMT