Since its establishment in 1977, the Institute for National Security Strategy (INSS) has served as a national policy research institution that presents the Republic of Korea’s essential national strategies through comprehensive research on North Korean affairs, inter-Korean relations, foreign affairs, future strategy, and emerging security domains. By providing rigorous analysis that supports informed government decision-making and the development of effective policy alternatives, INSS has faithfully carried out its public mandate.

As the international order undergoes profound structural transformation, security dynamics around the Korean Peninsula have grown increasingly complex and volatile. In response, INSS proactively examines macro-level currents in the international order and derives policy implications from micro-level changes. Through this integrated analytical approach, INSS seeks to present policy standards for the Republic of Korea’s strategic decisions and readiness as a “responsible global power,” with targeted research and recommendations shaping choices in foreign affairs, security, unification, and defense.

To this end, INSS remains firmly committed to timely, high-quality policy research while strategically expanding its global research and policy networks. INSS will continue to generate knowledge-driven discourse and policy proposals that correspond to the growing role and responsibility of the Republic of Korea in the international community. This reflects the institute’s clear commitment to functioning as a core policy think tank that underpins the Republic of Korea’s role as a responsible global power.

Looking ahead, INSS will pursue pioneering and forward-looking research grounded in creativity and innovation for the peace and prosperity of the Republic of Korea, and will make ceaseless efforts to become an institute whose single report can influence policy and help shape the strategic landscape.

Thank you.

Sung-Bae Kim
President
Institute for National Security Strategy