A Note of Defiance in Seoul The incident that unfolded at the Seoul Defence Dialogue was more than just a clever rebuke by Philippine defence secretary Gilberto C Teodoro against China's South China Sea claims.
It highlighted the complexities and power dynamics at play in the region, where words can be as potent as missiles.
As Teodoro delivered his speech on maritime challenges and the South China Sea, a man approached him from behind and handed him a note.