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2025 Vol.2, Issue 1

Research Article

Research on national space security strategy and space surveillance governance
Junghyun Yoon1
,
Sunghoon Lee1
,
Jungsik Um2*
,
Yungjin Jung3
,
Moosang Chung1
,
Eunbeen Shin4
1Department of Emerging Security Studies, Institute for National Security, Strategy Seoul 06295, Korea
2Department of Military Strategy Studies, Korea Air Force Academy, Cheongju 28315, Korea
3Department of Strategy, Korea National Defense University, Nonsan 33021, Korea
4Department of Emerging Security Studies, Institute for National Security Strategy, Seoul 06295, Korea
*Corresponding Author
30 June 2025. pp. 1-11
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Abstract

With the advent of the New Space era and the intensification of U.S.-China competition extending into outer space, a compelling case emerges for developing a national-level space security strategy to strengthen space security. A national space security strategy transcends domain-specific boundaries and necessitates a comprehensive approach that encompasses military, economic, and diplomatic dimensions, requiring partnerships among diverse actors, including not only governmental entities but also corporations and individual stakeholders. To date, South Korea’s space activities have been characterized by fragmented pursuit through individual ministries for discrete objectives such as development or defense, rather than through a systematic strategy for national security. In this context, this study focuses on deriving a systematic and comprehensive vision, goals, and practical tasks that encompass not only national defense but also the activation of the space economy, international cooperation, and space diplomacy. The study proposes a mid- to long-term vision of “a space power ensuring the safety and prosperity of a sustainable space environment, based on the enhancement of national space security capabilities.” Based on this vision, the study presents the following key practical tasks: △ Strengthening space security capabilities at the national level, △ Ensuring the safety and sustainability of space activities, △ Cultivating a self-reliant ecosystem for the space economy, and △ Establishing international governance for the peaceful use of space. Furthermore, the study delineates directions for collaboration between public and private sectors and multi-layered cooperation among various actors, including intelligence agencies. To implement these objectives, the study emphasizes the need for △ Establishing space safety and security, △ Creating a viable space economy and industry, △ Strengthening space diplomacy and international cooperation, and △ Enhancing space technology capabilities.

Keywords
Space security
New space era
National space security strategy
Space governance
Public-private partnership
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  • Publisher :Korean Academy of Space Security
  • Publisher(Ko) :한국우주안보학회
  • Journal Title :JOURNAL OF SPACE SECURITY
  • Journal Title(Ko) :한국우주안보학회지
  • Volume : 2
  • No :1
  • Pages :1-11
  • Received Date : 2025-03-04
  • Revised Date : 2025-05-02
  • Accepted Date : 2025-06-09
  • DOI :https://doi.org/10.23386/joss.2025.2.1.001
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