A strategically important Federation planet near the Cardassian border that the Cardassians planned to invade.
Minos Korva is a Federation world close to the Cardassian border, valued for its position. The Cardassians covet it and are prepared to seize it if Starfleet's attention is diverted.
In Chain of Command and Chain of Command, Part II, the Enterprise under Captain Edward Jellico patrols near Minos Korva while Gul Madred tortures Picard for information about its defenses. Jellico uncovers a Cardassian fleet hidden in a nearby nebula and forces the Cardassians to withdraw.