남북한 군사통합·통일한국군 건설 및 쟁점들 = Constructing a Unified Armed Forces in Korea

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

The experiences of national unification in other countries show that the military integration is one of the most important and difficult issues in the unification process. As the primary role of the military is to manage violence, the issue of military integration is directly related to the stability and development of the newly unified country.
If the military integration is unsuccessful, integration in other areas and even the national unification itself can eventually be threatened. The military integration on the Korean peninsular in essence is focused on the two Koreas’ military organizations, then moves to construct a new military organization of the unified Korea. In addition to the organizational integration, however, other national and social factors must also be addressed for the unified Korea to stably maintain the newly organized military.
The purpose of this study is to examine some issues in the process of the military integration of unified Korea, and the conclusions are as follows: First, the primary objectives of defense policy and military strategy should deal with the following issues - the improvement in the predictability of enemy maneuver through firm deterrent capabilities and an early warning system, the enhancement of the combined operation capabilities, the improvement in defense readiness through standing troops, and vigorous efforts for Military Technology Revolution.
Second, the structure of the armed forces and the command system should be arranged with the aim of defending the peninsular from the potential threat of other countries and of preventing and eliminating domestic instability.
Third, the defense budget for the new military should be alloted at least 3% of GDP, and the military ought to have active troops of between 500,000 and 600,000 men.
The Army should have 60-70% of the troops while the Navy and the Air Force each should have 15- 20%.
Forth, in consideration of the North Korean nuclear situation, the procurement of strategic weapons for the three branches and especially the NBC weapons should be addressed.
Fifth, the deployment of forces should be planned in accordance with the mobilization capability, deployment of enemy forces, weapons system, terrain and battle feild etc.
Sixth, as for the United States Forces in Korea, their status of stationary troops should be improved. Also, the possibility of a more comprehensive multilateral security arrangement for the region ought to be explored.