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                  3       Defense Reform 2.0



               With the goal of creating a "strong military" that supports peace and prosperity of the
               Republic of Korea based on strength at an early date, the MND has adopted and is        Chapter 2
               pushing ahead with more feasible "Defense Reform 2.0 Basic Plan" in order to achieve
               the objectives of the reform.












               1. Goal and Tenets


               The MND selected the early creation of a "strong military" that supports peace and
               prosperity of the Republic of Korea with strength as the goal of Defense Reform 2.0.
               "Strong military" means a military capable of taking the initiative in responding

               to omnidirectional security threats, an elite military powered by cutting-edge
               technology and a military managed in a way that befits the standing of a developed
               country.
                 The three tenets of Defense Reform 2.0 are: (1) strengthen the structure and
               foundation to enhance defense capabilities to take the lead in national defense; (2)
               fully utilize the Fourth Industrial Revolution technology to overcome the ROK’s
               limitations on its resources and adapt to future battlefields; and (3) gain nationwide
               support by pursuing a national defense reform that is in line with the demands of the
               nation and society.
                 The goal and the tenets of Defense Reform 2.0 are based on the National Defense
               Reform Act enacted in 2006 and are in line with the national defense reforms
               promoted by previous administrations. However, it is true that there have been
               repeated adjustments and delays due to various changes in security conditions.
               Recently, omnidirectional security threats have emerged, including deepening
               instability in the security environment of Northeast Asia as well as threats from
               North Korea, and increasing transnational and nonmilitary threats such as disasters,
               terrorisms, and cyber-attacks. It is no longer possible to postpone national defense
               reforms due to the rapid deterioration of the conditions for implementing defense
               policies, such as shortage of military service resources due to a population cliff and




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