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A foundaional study on the development of space security professionals
Jungsik Um1*
,
Taehawn Cho2
,
Mika Lim3
1Department of Military Strategy Studies, Korea Air Force Academy, Cheongju 28315, Republic of Korea
2Department of Electronics Engineering, Korea Air Force Academy, Cheongju 28315, Republic of Korea
3University Innovation Center, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
*Corresponding Author
30 June 2026. pp. 22-28
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Abstract

This study proposes a framework for developing a space security education program for the Korea Society of Space Security (KSSS). Reflecting the policy importance of space security in Korea’s Fourth Master Plan for Promotion of Space Development and the institutional expansion of defense and intelligence-related space functions, the study designs an integrated curriculum that links defense space, the space economy, and space diplomacy. The research uses a sequential design consisting of literature review, comparative case analysis, expert advisory meetings, a survey of 100 experts, and FGIs with nine experts. The revised manuscript specifies the sampling logic, survey variables, analysis procedure, and case-selection criteria, and it adds a reporting framework for expert-priority data and a detailed curriculum matrix. The proposed model adopts KAIST’s project-based, apprenticeship-style training and the U.S. Space Force/NSSI model of tiered and joint/coalition-oriented education. The program is structured as a dual-track system consisting of general and professional courses, with the aim of strengthening Korea’s practical capacity for space security policy, operations, industry, and international cooperation.

Keywords
Space security
Defense space
Space economy
Space diplomacy
Expert survey
Focus group interviews
Education program
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  • Publisher :Korean Academy of Space Security
  • Publisher(Ko) :한국우주안보학회
  • Journal Title :JOURNAL OF SPACE SECURITY
  • Journal Title(Ko) :한국우주안보학회지
  • Volume : 3
  • No :1
  • Pages :22-28
  • Received Date : 2026-01-26
  • Revised Date : 2026-05-26
  • Accepted Date : 2026-05-29
  • DOI :https://doi.org/10.23386/joss.2026.3.1.003
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