Missouri Congressman Eric Burlison has sent ripples through both political and UFO research communities by implying that a colossal unidentified object ‘too big to move’ may be hidden at a classified location, possibly in South Korea. In comments discussed on Reddit’s UFO forum, Burlison is quoted as saying he wants to visit a classified site tied to stories about a massive UFO hidden abroad, ‘but he will not mention exact location’, implying belief in claims that the object may be in South Korea.
This suggestion raises serious questions about global transparency, national security, and how governments worldwide might be handling unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs).
Growing Congressional Attention on UAPs
Burlison, a member of the House Oversight Committee, has increasingly pushed for greater transparency on UAP matters. In August 2025 he introduced the Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) Disclosure Act of 2025 as an amendment to the National Defence Authorisation Act, which would require the preservation and public release of government records on UAPs and provide oversight mechanisms.
The proposal aims to ensure federal agencies cannot destroy or hide records, a move supporters argue would bring clarity to what authorities know about unexplained aerial phenomena. Critics say such measures risk leaking sensitive defence information. Burlison’s interest in UAP disclosure aligns with broader congressional concern about how governments classify sensitive sightings. Lawmakers have criticised the Pentagon and Department of Defence offices for withholding information on apparent encounters reported by military personnel.
What Did Burlison Actually Say?
The Reddit thread suggests Burlison may have referenced the UFO site in connection with Dr Stephen Greer’s claims, a controversial figure in the UFO disclosure world, though the congressman himself has not publicly confirmed this. One Reddit commenter noted that if such an object were truly ‘too big to move’, it would be difficult to keep secret, particularly in a highly developed region like South Korea. Another added scepticism about the idea of such an installation near major population centres.
Evidence That Raised Eyebrows
Rep Burlison has repeatedly brought attention to UAP issues during congressional hearings. In September 2025 he played a previously unseen video, reportedly taken by a US military drone, showing what he described as a Hellfire missile striking an unidentified object off the coast of Yemen, ‘and it kept going’. The Pentagon’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) said it had no comment on the video’s authenticity and noted that many unexplained UAP reports remain under investigation without confirmation of extraterrestrial origin.
Broader Oversight Efforts
Burlison’s remarks are part of a broader congressional push to scrutinise how federal agencies handle UAP reports. In late 2024, he questioned a former Pentagon employee on alleged secret UFO programmes and non-human ‘biologics’, claims that government critics often cite as evidence of cover-ups. However, mainstream experts and Defence officials continue to stress the distinction between unexplained aerial phenomena and extraterrestrial visitation, pointing out that many sightings are eventually attributed to misidentified aircraft, drones, atmospheric phenomena, or data errors.
Public Reaction and Scientific Scepticism
Views on Burlison’s implied South Korea UFO claim range widely. UFO enthusiasts online argue that such hints deserve serious investigation. Sceptics counter that Reddit-based interpretation of Burlison’s comments cannot be treated as verification of classified knowledge. Scientific communities emphasise that open inquiry must be grounded in verified data rather than speculation about hidden sites or unverified testimonies.