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Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia has perceived its strategic stability to be undermined by NATO's continued eastward expansion and the U.S. policy of deploying MDs in Europe. In addition, the collapse of the bipolar system, the proliferation of localized wars around the world, and the frequency of non-traditional threats such as civil wars and international terrorism have increased the need for Russia to be prepared with military method for crises in the region. As the means and methods of warfare have changed with the development of science and technology, a new generation of warfare has emerged, and Russia needed to prepare for future warfare. Along with the 2008 military reforms, Russia strengthened its nuclear capabilities and developed weapons capable of neutralizing U.S. MD. It also sought to develop combat efficiency and mobility by improving the command structure of the armed forces, forming a battalion tactical group, and modernizing weapon systems through the State Armament Program. To respond to future warfare, an integrated tactical network command system is being built to achieve information superiority.

This study compared and analyzed the country-specific images of Korea, China, Japan, and North Korea in the Russian media. Keyword correlation analysis was performed by text mining. In addition, relative image correlations between countries were derived. As a result of the study, Korea is recognized as a diplomatic, military, and security partner for Russia. The image of Korea is neutral with some indifference. China is recognized as an economic and diplomatic partner. Overall, the positive/friendship image is very strong, but there are also negative/critical images depending on the case. Japan is a diplomatic and economic partner and has a slightly stronger image of positive/friendliness than negative/criticism. However, the image of negative/criticism is very strong on issues related to Russia. North Korea is recognized as a diplomatic, military and security partner. North Korea has a strong image of a military power and a poor country.

In this study, we summarized the status of major economic laws and regulations following the revision of the Socialist Constitution in 2019 and analyzed the characteristics of the revisions to identify changes in North Korea's economic management method. As a result of the analysis, features that provide a glimpse into changes in economic management methods in each sector were derived from the revisions to the People's Economic Planning Act, Finance Act, Farm Act, Enterprise Act, and Trade Act. Meanwhile, as a result of reviewing follow-up measures in each field to determine whether the law performs the function of providing collateral for the implementation of the North Korean authorities' economic management method, it was also discovered that changes in the economic management method could be predicted. In terms of plan establishment and implementation, there is a high possibility that the government will specify what must be achieved and force strict obedience. In addition, there is a possibility of returning to central management, such as weakening financial support for the agricultural sector and promoting grain policy. In the field of foreign trade, trends in preparation for the resumption of trade have been identified, but considering the revision of the Trade Act in January 2022 and the contents of North Korea's official meeting, it is expected that the central control will be further strengthened. In general, the North Korean authorities are expected to continue their economic management approach that focuses on economic maintenance and reinforcement for the time being.