Opinion: Security Beyond Self-Reliant Defense Amid Global Instability

[Man-Ki Kim] Security beyond self-reliant defense

Global instability is intensifying. The prolonged war in Ukraine, North Korea’s growing military ties with Russia, unrest in the Middle East, and supply-chain threats in the Strait of Hormuz all point to one reality: economic security can no longer be assumed. For Korea, lasting security depends not only on economic growth, defense industrial progress, or technological advancement, but also on recognizing a vital distinction: autonomy is not the same as security. A Self-reliant National Defense

By The Korea Herald