Space for the Indo-Pacific: Elevating South Korea’s Role in the Regional Space Ecosystem

Space has emerged as an indispensable domain of national power, underpinning nearly every aspect of modern military and economic activity. No longer primarily associated with exploration, scientific pursuits, or symbolic prestige, space has become central to national security and global leadership.

Against this backdrop, the Republic of Korea (ROK, or South Korea) stands at a critical inflection point. Geographically located at the center of the Indo-Pacific’s most contested security dynamics and technologically advanced across space, missile defense, and information systems, South Korea is uniquely positioned to serve as an essential partner for U.S. space operations.

Read the report to see how South Korea is well-positioned to emerge as a pivotal space power, strengthen regional deterrence and stability, and shape space governance and cooperation across the Indo-Pacific.

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