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Dr. Ju Hyung Kim

Dr. Ju Hyung Kim currently serves as the president at the Security Management Institute, a defense think tank affiliated with the South Korean National Assembly. He has been involved in numerous defense projects and has provided consultation to several key organizations, including the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration, the Ministry of National Defense, the Korea Institute for Defense Analysis, the Agency for Defense Development, and the Korea Research Institute for Defense Technology Planning and Advancement. He holds a doctoral degree in international relations from the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) in Japan, a master’s degree in conflict management from the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), and a degree in public policy from Seoul National University’s Graduate School of Public Administration (GSPA).
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Long Reach, High Stakes: Why South Korea Must Urgently Build a Long-Range Air-to-Air Capability

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Longer reach wins the skies. South Korea must urgently close its air-to-air missile gap—or risk falling behind rivals like China and allies like Japan. Delay isn’t just dangerous—it’s strategic surrender.
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South Korea’s Nuclear Dilemma: Modeling a Deterrent Force for a Post-Decoupling Era

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South Korea's nuclear debate intensifies as public support grows. Modeling a credible deterrent force is crucial to understanding risks, requirements, and regional consequences. A potential path forward without triggering nuclear escalation.

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