The goal of this thesis is to prepare the nations biggest task in peaceful unification, and to search and present the course of development in the weapon system of unified Korean forces.
Development of weapon system is the leading point and its impor...
The goal of this thesis is to prepare the nations biggest task in peaceful unification, and to search and present the course of development in the weapon system of unified Korean forces.
Development of weapon system is the leading point and its importance in the future wars & disputes is undeniable. It is also an important point to be considered when a nation establishes its strategy and tactics of national forces.
Historically, relationship between changes of strategy and tactics and development of weapon system is closely connected. Therefore, to survive in the international relationship after the cold-war era, and acknowledging that strong military power is the key for ensuring peace. For, there is great importance in presenting a plan to develop the weapon system of Korean forces after its north-south unification.
After unification, there will be different perspectives in the institution of the weapon system of unified Korean forces, by taking considerations of the following issues, such as, military strategy, strategical effect, economical efficiency, relationship with friendly nations(forces), establishing self-reliant defence capability, facilitation in the integration of weapon system between the North & South Korea, topographical characteristics, dogma, and physical conditions of the people. Hence, the general idea for the weapon system of the unified Korean forces is to take its steps towards reflecting on the characteristics, as well as, the merits and demerits of the present weapon system in the North and South Korean forces. Therefore, the following thesis is composed in 5 chapters. The concepts of weapon system and the development of weapon system according to the changes in the paradigm of war, is presented in chapter 2. In chapter 3, examples of divided nations has been exhibited to case-study the development of weapon system. The course of the development in the weapon system of the unified Korean forces was explored in chapter 4 and lastly, the conclusion is drawn in chapter 5.