• The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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• v.10 no.6
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• pp.533-544
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• 2024

This study aims to analyze North Korea's cognitive warfare capabilities against South Korea based on Russia's reflexive control and China's Three Warfares strategy, and to derive implications thereof. Cognitive warfare, a new form of conflict that aims to distort the enemy's decision-making by influencing their cognitive processes, has gained prominence in recent international disputes. The research findings indicate that North Korea has both the capability and intention to conduct cognitive warfare against South Korea, emulating strategies from Russia and China. This includes various means such as cyber attacks, psychological warfare, and dissemination of false information. To counter these threats, the study proposes several measures: establishing a dedicated national-level organization, enhancing information collection and analysis capabilities, expanding public education on cognitive warfare, developing proactive response strategies, and strengthening international cooperation. This study contributes to raising awareness about the threat of North Korea's cognitive warfare and emphasizes the need for systematic preparedness. It calls for further research on specific countermeasures and the development of relevant policies to effectively address this emerging security challenge in the Korean Peninsula.