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Establishing a Robust National Based on the robust ROK–US combined
Defense Posture Against defense posture, the ROK Armed Forces
Omnidirectional Security Threats maintains omnidirectional military
readiness posture to deter provocations
from not just North Korea but also from any potential threat, and respond with Chapter 2
prompt and firm action in the event of a provocation. At the same time, the ROK
Armed Forces will enhance its ability to respond to cyber-attacks, terrorism,
infectious diseases, and disasters, as well as develop an integrated civilian-
government-military-police defense posture to protect the safety and lives of the
people. In order to build a military centered on combat missions, the ROK Armed
Forces will strengthen the spiritual and mental force of servicemembers and create
an education and training environment based on advanced science and technology
where field-based education and training are possible at any time.

Developing a Mutually Complementary Based on the robust ROK–
and Robust ROK-US Alliance, US alliance, the ROK and the
and Promoting Exchanges and Cooperation US will pursue an expeditious
for National Defense transition of wartime OPCON
in a stable manner in order
to realize a combined defense system led by the ROK Armed Forces. In addition,
the ROK Armed Forces will develop the alliance into a mutually complementary
relationship, promote exchanges and cooperation for national defense, and expand
and develop upon the success of overseas deployment of ROK troops to shape a more

favorable strategic environment for the ROK.

Building a Strong Force that Supports The ROK Armed Forces will
Peace on the Korean Peninsula by Firmly firmly implement Defense Re-
Implementing Defense Reform form 2.0 to proactively respond to

changes in the security environ-
ment and omnidirectional security threats, as well as support peace and prosperity
on the Korean Peninsula based on strength. To this end, the ROK Armed Forces will
work toward "steadfast national defense" where the ROK assumes responsibility for
national defense by building a strong, elite military powered by advanced technology
that enable flexible responses to omnidirectional security threats.

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