Steel Rain 2: Summit

The U.S. president faced with a covert plan that could trigger a regional war. He is portrayed as pragmatic and cautious, trying to balance diplomacy with security concerns while under intense political pressure. His authority is repeatedly tested as events reveal deeper manipulation behind the scenes, culminating in a moment where he is coerced to reveal truths that could alter the course of the crisis.

The North Korean supreme leader negotiating amid nuclear tensions and international diplomacy. He is cautious about concessions but willing to pursue diplomatic channels if it promises stability. His stance shifts with the evolving crisis, balancing hardline posture with opportunities for diplomacy as the plot unfolds.

The Supreme Guard Command chief who orchestrates a mutiny to prevent a political handover and to push his own strategic agenda. He is depicted as fiercely loyal to his immediate objectives, willing to use force to influence outcomes and protect key leaders, even at great cost.

Director of the Yamato Foundation and a prominent ultranationalist architect of a plot to reignite regional war for territorial gain. He fashions a deceptive narrative to manipulate Japan’s role in the crisis and pursues ambitions that transcend conventional diplomacy, ultimately meeting a fatal end as the conspiracy unravels.

Former head of the submarine command who becomes a pivotal mutineer, steering events toward a rescue path for the leaders. He operates with a complex mix of duty, loyalty, and moral ambiguity as he navigates the collapse of the original plan.

A North Korean naval official involved in the broader machinations surrounding Operation Kagemusha. His actions reveal the strategic calculus of sea power and the desire to influence outcomes from a maritime vantage point, including calculations about targeting different nations to maximize leverage.