New Market Study Published: South Korea Defence & Security Report Q2 2011

May 11, 2011 - PRLog -- Tensions with North Korea have continued to define the security outlook in South Korea this quarter. Following a series of violent outbreaks at the end of 2010, South Korea has redefined its rules of engagement with regard to future North-South disputes. Reports that North Korea has already built an advanced uranium enrichment facility with the potential to produce nuclear weapons have been a key driver in changes.

Factionalism continues to plague the political landscape, and this is expected to be exacerbated in the coming months as elections draw closer. Although the ruling Grand National Party (GNP) regained some ground with its small but meaningful victory in 2010 by-elections, we expect the 2012 elections to be a tight contest between the incumbent and the main opposition Democratic Party (DP). Meanwhile, promoting populist policies appears to be a common theme in both parties' electoral strategies.

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South Korea is likely to see a renewed push for constitutional change over the coming years in order to address imbalances in the political system that lead to periodic instability. In addition, owing to the single-term restriction on the presidency, most presidents typically become 'lame ducks' well before departing office, leaving the country in a state of drift. Short-term political ratings for North Korea remain high, reflecting our belief that policy continuity will prevail with Kim Jong Il's successor.

Stronger than expected headline growth statistics for Q410 are expected to make a slight dent on 2011 activity. However, defence expenditure is still expected to rise to US$34bn in 2011. Heavy investment along with international cooperation has boosted the sector and projects such as the T-50 Golden Eagle supersonic trainer jet are expected to play an essential part of the country's export mix.

Report Table of Contents:

SWOT Analysis
- South Korea Security SWOT
- South Korea Defence Industry SWOT
- South Korea Political SWOT
- South Korea Economic SWOT
- South Korea Business Environment SWOT
Global Political Outlook
- The United States
- China
- Japan And The Koreas
- Russia
- Europe
- India
- Brazil
- Turkey
- Iran
- Egypt, Saudi Arabia And Pakistan
- Terrorism
- Africa
- Space
- Competition
- Wild Card In Global Politics
- Conclusion
North East Asia Security Overview
- North East Asia: The Strategic Outlook For The 2010s
- The Geopolitical Importance Of North East Asia
- Flashpoints And Faultlines In North East Asia
- The Evolution Of North East Asia
Security Risk Analysis
- BMI's Security Ratings
- Table: Asia Pacific Regional Security Ratings
- Table: Asia Pacific State Vulnerability To Terrorism Index
- South Korea's Security Risk
- City Terrorism Rating
- Table: BMI's Asia City Terrorism Index
Political Overview
- Domestic Politics
- Long-Term Political Outlook
- Inter-Korean Relations
- Foreign Policy
Security Overview
- Internal Security Situation
- External Security Situation
Armed Forces And Government Spending
- Armed Forces
- International Deployments
- Table: South Korea's Deployments
- Weapons Of Mass Destruction
Market Overview
- Arms Trade Overview
- Industry Trends And Developments
- Procurement Trends And Developments
- Competitive Landscape
- Table: South Korea's Defence Sector Key Players
Industry Forecast Scenario
- Armed Forces
- Table: South Korea's Armed Forces, 2007-2014 ('000 personnel, unless otherwise stated)
- Table: South Korea's Available Manpower For Military Services, 2008-2015 (aged 16-49, unless otherwise stated)
- Defence Expenditure
- Table: South Korea's Government Defence Expenditure, 2008-2015
- Table: South Korea's Defence Expenditure By Changing % Of GDP, 2008-2015 (US$mn)
- Defence Trade
- Key Risks To BMI's Forecast Scenario
- Macroeconomic Forecast
- Table: South Korea - Economic Activity,2008-2015
Company Profiles
- Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction
- Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME)
- Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI)
- Samsung Thales
Country Snapshot: South Korea Demographic Data
- Section 1: Population
- Table: Demographic Indicators, 2005-2030
- Table: Rural/Urban Breakdown, 2005-2030
- Section 2: Education And Healthcare
- Table: Education, 2002-2005
- Table: Vital Statistics, 2005-2030
- Section 3: Labour Market And Spending Power
- Table: Employment Indicators, 2001-2006
- Table: Consumer Expenditure, 2000-2012 (US$)
- Table: Average Annual Wages, 2000-2012
BMI Methodology
- How We Generate Our Industry Forecasts
- Defence Industry
- City Terrorism Rating
- Table: Methodology
- Sources

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