The persistent nuclear and missile threat from North Korea continues to drive South Korea to modernize its military, and while the Yoon administration has largely stuck to Seoul’s long-standing approach, it has shown an increased willingness to explore new technologies to offset the DPRK’s rapid weapons advances.

Seoul’s comprehensive strategy for addressing the North Korean threat currently encompasses a four-pronged approach. Three of these prongs are well known as part of the three-axis system: the preemptive Kill Chain, the retaliatory Korea Massive Punishment and Retaliation (KMPR) plan and Korea Air and Missile Defense.