South Korean Army Considering Deploying Robots in Asymmetric Military Operations

A specialist suggested the deployment of robots in the South Korean Army in an effort to surpass North Korean Army’s numerical superiority.

Professor Lee Won-sueng, who is a visiting professor at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, regarded the inclusion of robots in the army as a great help in asymmetric military operations. He considered the deployment as a measure of countering the numerical and conventional abilities of the North Korean Army.

Professor Lee inspired by the advanced robotic systems that were being used by the U.S and Israel military explained that the Korean robotic industry has sophisticated technologies but is yet to explore military applications. He suggested that the government and people take the military robotics seriously and work towards framing suitable legislative rules for the implementation of military robots. As a measure to save time and money he suggested that the necessary contracts can be completed during the development process and the military can rate the performance of the robots, after which the military can test the robots.