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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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