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North Korean threats of nuclear weapons and missiles

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「Defense Innovation 4.0」Fostering Robust Armed Forces of AI Science and Technology (S&T)
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We will dramatically reinforce capabilities to counter North Korea’s nuclear weapons and missiles with the following: a) establishment of intelligent 3K* Defense based on cutting-edge S&T including AI, and b) creation of a strategic command.

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Strengthen
the 3K Defense’s
operation posture

Strengthen CONOPS and execution system of 3K Defense

  • Develop operation execution system, establish operation plan, develop exercise & training system, and foster and expand professional manpower
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Secure 3K Defense capability

Augment 3K Defense capability to an overwhelming extent

  • Expand surveillance and reconnaissance capability, establish multilayered missile defense system, and strengthen KMPR capability

Construct intelligent 3K Defense by applying space, cyber, and electromagnetic spectrum domains, and AI- based cutting-edge technology to current 3K Defense

  • Build AI-based decision and unmanned strike system, hyper-connected intelligence defense system, and more
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Establish Strategic Command

Integrate and operate strategic assets such as missiles, effectively command and control 3K Defense, and systematically lead force development

Establish the strategic command in 2024 by expanding and reforming Nuclear and WMD Response Center