South Korea
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The Impact of Automation on Combat Effectiveness: The Case of the Republic of Korea
Abstract: This study examines the relationship between the level of automation in warfare and combat effectiveness, focusing on unmanned combat systems (UCS). As the Republic of Korea faces a significant decline in the availability of military personnel due to demographic changes, UCS adoption has become a critical priority. While UCSs are anticipated to surpass human… Read more →
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International Relations And Rationality: A Theoretical Test Of Rational Choice And Cognitive Limits
Abstract: Are states rational actors? If so, why do states in the Asia-Pacific make different security strategies despite the relatively equal security setting? This paper seeks to test two theories: Rational Choice Theory (RCT) and the Cognitive Limits Theory (CLT) in the Asia-Pacific. In the said region, pro-American middle powers neighbour the People’s Republic of… Read more →
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The KSLV-II Nuri Rocket – A Gateway To ICBM Capabilities?
Abstract: The successful launch of the Korean Space Launch Vehicle (KSLV)-2 Nuri rocket might be considered a technical stepping stone for South Korea to become capable of developing an inter-continental ballistic missile. The rocket is similar in structure to a ballistic missile and was developed with almost the same aerospace engineering technology. Even though the… Read more →
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Population Crisis: A Challenge To South Korea’s Military
Abstract: South Korea, a country – technically – at war with North Korea, faces a population crisis with a decreasing birthrate and growing aging population. Scholarly reports point out that today, the South Korean military works with a manpower level of about 590,000 personnel; however, it is predicted that by 2039, the number of men… Read more →
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EU Security Interests In The Korean Peninsula
Abstract: In meeting the prime concern of South Korea, the EU needs more engagement beyond “critical” engagement on the Korean peninsula to work towards peace and denuclearisation. While this can contribute to avoiding a situation in which Seoul sees itself sucked into the Chinese orbit, it is also in the interest of the EU as… Read more →
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