육군 무기체계에 대한 북한의 고고도 핵EMP 위협과 대응 방안 고찰

Abstract

This paper considers the increasing threat of North Korea's HEMP capabilities by analyzing its nuclear and missile capabilities, as well as its potential for HEMP attacks. It proposes EMP defense measures for the South Korean Army's weapon systems to prepare for such threats. If the North Korean military were to launch a surprise nuclear EMP attack, incapacitating the command & control systems, surveillance & reconnaissance systems of the South Korean military, followed by a large-scale offensive, it would pose a serious threat to South Korea's security. To prepare for the possibility of the North Korean military leading a HEMP attack, priority levels for HEMP defense have been established for each South Korean Army weapon system. Additionally, specific EMP defense measures have been proposed according to the designated protection levels for each system. It is important to note that establishing EMP defense systems for weapon systems incurs significant costs. However, once a weapon system is produced, it becomes very difficult to add additional EMP defense measures. Therefore, it is emphasized that EMP protection systems should be incorporated from the beginning of weapon system production.