Scott A. Winter Takes Over as New Deputy Commander of UN Command in 2026
Lt. Gen. Scott A. Winter of Australia takes office as the new deputy commander of the United Nations Command (UNC) on Jan 9, 2026, at Camp Humphreys.
For only the second time in 75 years, an Australian general stands at the helm of the United Nations Command’s deputy leadership. This appointment signals a deepening of multinational security ties on the Korean Peninsula at a critical geopolitical juncture.
Scott A. Winter UNC Deputy Commander Appointment
According to Yonhap News, Lt. Gen. Scott A. Winter of Australia officially took office as the new deputy commander of the U.S.-led United Nations Command (UNC) on January 9, 2026. The inauguration ceremony was held at Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, where he replaced outgoing Lt. Gen. Derek Macaulay.
The event saw the attendance of Gen. Xavier Brunson, commander of U.S. Forces Korea and the UNC, along with high-ranking dignitaries from various member states. Winter’s appointment is significant as he's the second Australian officer to hold this position since the command's inception 75 years ago.
Australia's Growing Role in Korean Peninsula Security
Lt. Gen. Winter's arrival comes as the UNC reinforces its authority over the military boundary between the two Koreas. Amidst North Korea's recent ballistic missile activities and its strengthening ties with Russia, the inclusion of top-tier Australian leadership reflects the command's commitment to maintaining a robust, multinational deterrent. Australia has consistently been a key contributor to the UNC, and this leadership role underscores its strategic importance in the Indo-Pacific theater.
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