한국형 민간군사기업(K-PMC)을 통한 제대군인 취업환경 개선방안 연구 - 민간군사기업 운용을 위한 법·제도 마련을 중심으로 -

In response to diverse challenges, such as the intensifying strategic competition between the US and China, the confrontation in the international community following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the evolution of North Korean threats due to the advancement of nuclear and missile weapons, and changes in defense technology, the ROK military has established ‘Advanced Science and Technology Foundation’ through 「Defense Innovation 4.0」 We are putting our efforts into nurturing an elite strong army. It is the transformation into a technical group in our efforts that is the key to success. However, it not only means properly establishing the technology and weapon system, but also means securing enough skilled and professional manpower to carry out this task. That the acquisition rate of officers is rapidly declining is a very serious problem together with the recent shortage in military personnel. Major countries, such as the U.S. and the U.K., guarantee the employment of discharged soldiers through private military companies as one of the measures to improve these problems, thereby they can achieve optimum results in both increasing combat power and helping discharged soldiers successfully translate their transferable and specialized skills into the civilian workforce to ensure their professionalism and reliability. The Korean military needs to make efforts to improve the employment environment for discharged soldiers through the use of private military companies as shown in the cases of foreign military forces. However, in order to introduce a business of PMC, it is important to ensure that they must have a continuous performance to earn profit during both wartime and peacetime, while considering the North Korean threats. And PMC must be governed by South Korea’s legal system and social system. This study presents the necessity of, and the method of, introducing Korean-type private military companies, as well as the necessary legislation and certification systems (draft) for the purpose of creating military power through stable operation of private military companies and revitalizing the employment of discharged officers and noncommissioned officers.