A Brief Analysis of the Republic of Korea's Defense Reform Plan

An analysis of the Republic of Korea (ROK) defense reform plan (DRP), this paper discusses the background of the DRP and the manpower problem it needs to address. It presents the author's estimates of the force changes that would occur and how those forces appear to fit the force requirements the ROK will likely face in the coming years. It concludes by recommending steps the ROK could take to manage the key risks identified.Bruce W. Bennett is the author of 'A Brief Analysis of the Republic of Korea's Defense Reform Plan', published 2006 under ISBN 9780833039552 and ISBN 0833039555.