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defense; (3) building a strong force that supports peace on the Korean Peninsula by
                            firmly implementing national defense reforms; (4) establishing a transparent and
                            efficient national defense operation system; (5) cultivating a high-morale military
                            culture that is inclusive of and trusted by the public; and (6) building a foundation
                            for establishing peace through inter-Korean military confidence building and arms
                            control. The NSS and the NDP are listed in [Chart 2-1].


                            [Chart 2-1] National Security Strategy and Defense Policy

                                                                        National Defense
                                      National Vision
                                                                          Objectives
                             A Nation of the People, a Just Republic of Korea  ·  Protecting the nation from external military threats
                                                                and invasion
                             · A government committed to serving its citizens  ·  Supporting a peaceful unification of the Korean
                             · An economy centered on the co-prosperity of all  Peninsula
                             · A nation that ensures the well-being of its citizens  · Contributing to regional stability and world peace
                             · Balanced development across the nation
                             · A peaceful and prosperous Korean Peninsula

                                      National Security                 National Defense
                                        Objectives                          Vision
                             ·  Peaceful resolution of the North Korean nuclear issue
                             and the establishment of permanent peace
                             ·  Contribution to peace and prosperity in Northeast
                             Asia and the world
                             ·  Realization of a society that protects people’s safety
                             and lives

                                                                       Six Tenets of National
                                      Tenets of the NSS                  Defense Policy

                             ·  Taking the initiative for a peaceful and prosperous   ①  Establishing a robust national defense posture against
                             Korean Peninsula                   omnidirectional security threats
                             ·  Ensuring strong national security through steadfast   ②  Developing a mutually complementary and robust
                             defense                            ROK–US Alliance, as well as promoting exchanges and
                             ·  Pursuing a well-balanced and cooperative diplomacy  cooperation for national defense
                             ·  Ensuring public safety and protecting their rights  ③  Building a strong force that supports peace on the
                                                                Korean Peninsula by firmly implementing national
                                                                defense reforms
                                                               ④  Establishing a transparent and efficient national
                                                                defense operation system
                                      Strategic Tasks          ⑤  Cultivating a high-morale military culture that is
                                                                inclusive of and trusted by the public
                                                               ⑥  Building a foundation for establishing peace through
                            ①  Working toward the denuclearization of the Korean
                              Peninsula and the establishment of peace  inter-Korean military confidence building and arms
                            ②  Developing a sustainable inter-Korean relationship   control
                              and achieving mutual prosperity
                            ③  Taking the initiative in strengthening national defense
                              capabilities based on the ROK–US Alliance
                            ④  Pursuing pragmatic diplomacy that focuses on the
                              people and the national interests
                            ⑤  Reinforcing the national crisis management system
                              for a safer Republic of Korea









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