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A Study on the Introduction of PMCs in Korea  

Kim, Yeon Jun (용인대학교 군사학과)
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Convergence Security Journal / v.14, no.3_1, 2014 , pp. 45-54 More about this Journal
Abstract
After the Cold War, obligations of nation are expanded to 'Comprehensive Security' that caring citizens' safety and welfare in addition to national defense. Major nations are competing to revolutionize their army to be prepared for various threats. Major nations, including United States and United Kingdom, are tend to adopting and using PMCs eagerly. The size of PMC market estimated around 70 billion euro and growing rapidly. Korea has to adopt PMCs for building military force and operating efficiency while driving 'Military Reform 2030'. Adopting PMCs in Korea can be considered as followings reflecting security situation. So, Korean army must consider implementing and adopting PMCs in order to building army force and attaining efficiency and preparing for the N orth Korean threat and various security risks.
Keywords
Comprehensive Security; PMCs; Military Reform 2030;
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