남북통일시 한국의 국가보훈제도 북한인민군에게 적용방안 연구

Abstract

The unification of the two Koreas should be led by South Korea, which has a far superior population and national economy, to peacefully absorb North Korea, which would be a very difficult problem to absorb and integrate North Korean troops with nuclear weapons and 1.28 million combat troops. In order for the North Korean People's Army, which has enjoyed various benefits as a key force maintaining the North Korean regime, to comply with the South Korean military-led integration without opposing reunification, the government should apply the veterans' system similarly to the South Korean military. However, from the perspective of the general public and the Korean military, it is not easy to apply the national veterans system to the People's Army, which committed numerous provocations, including the Korean War. Therefore, the government should establish the types and standards of veterans benefits to be paid to those from the People's Army in preparation for military integration between the two Koreas, establish a social settlement support system such as medical and educational support, and review the operation of the national cemetery in advance. For those from the North Korean People's Army, the expected cost of applying the veterans' system should be set aside as a unification fund in advance, and amendments to related laws such as the Veterans Support Act should be prepared in advance so that the unification treaty can be applied immediately.