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Section 3 Force Enhancement Based on

Jointness

The MND is strengthening its defense capabilities to effectively counter the omnidirectional security threats,
including diverse military threats, in order to establish a robust security posture. To this end, the ROK Armed
Forces is building up its forces to realize the concept of joint military strategies and joint operations based on
assessments of strategic environments and threat analysis.

1. Basic Direction of Force Enhancement

To effectively respond to the omnidirectional security threats posed by North Korea, including

potential, transnational, and nonmilitary threats, within the framework of available funds, the
MND is building up its forces based on the selection and concentration strategy. The MND
will prioritize establishing capabilities to deter and counter nuclear and WMD threats as well as
threats from Long-Range Artillery (LRA). It will also build up strategic deterrence capabilities

to prepare for potential threats. Furthermore, in conjunction with the reorganization of the
military structure, the MND will continue to pursue a balanced force buildup and secure forces
to prepare against terrorism, cyber threats, accidents and disasters, as well as forces that can

lead to the advancement of science and technology including the Fourth Industrial Revolution
and IT.
From the standpoint of dif ferent battlef ield functions, the battlef ield recognition forces will

establish a surveillance, reconnaissance, and early warning system for the spheres of defense and
surveillance by acquiring step-by-step military reconnaissance satellites, various manned and
unmanned surveillance aircraf t, and electronic war fare and signal intelligence collection systems.

They will also enhance battlef ield visualization capabilities across all echelons that incorporate
new concept technologies. The command and control, and communication forces will reinforce
the function of the tactical C4I system of each branch of the Armed Forces as well as the

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