Date Issued: 10 February 2023
Prepared By: Korea Defense Forum (KODEF) – Research & Analysis Division
Event: Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) Seminar
1. Purpose
This report documents the proceedings of the Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) seminar hosted by the Korea Defense Forum (KODEF) at the National Assembly, Republic of Korea, on 8 February 2023. The seminar aimed to discuss emerging technologies, operational concepts, and strategic integration of manned-unmanned systems in defense operations.
2. Event Details
- Date: 8 February 2023
- Time: 14:30 – 17:30 KST
- Location: National Assembly, Seoul, ROK
- Host: Korea Defense Forum (KODEF)
- Format: Keynote speeches, technical presentations, panel discussions, and Q&A sessions
3. Participants
- Invited Experts: Government defense officials, military officers, industry representatives, academic researchers
- Key Speakers:
- Oh Se-jin, Director (발제자), presented on operational concepts for MUM-T systems
- Additional technical experts from KODEF and partner institutions
4. Key Topics and Presentations
- Operational Concepts for MUM-T – Oh Se-jin, KODEF
- Integration of manned and unmanned platforms in joint operations
- Command and control architectures for MUM-T
- Lessons learned from international case studies
- Autonomous and Semi-Autonomous Systems – Industry Representatives
- Emerging UAV/UUV technologies
- Human-machine interface challenges and solutions
- Military Applications and Policy Implications – Defense Officials
- Roadmap for adoption of MUM-T systems in ROK armed forces
- Legal, ethical, and regulatory considerations
- Panel Discussion and Q&A
- Strategic priorities for MUM-T capability development
- Collaboration opportunities between government, industry, and academia
5. Outcomes and Recommendations
- Strengthen integration frameworks between manned and unmanned platforms
- Accelerate R&D investment in autonomous control, AI-based coordination, and secure communication
- Encourage cross-sector collaboration for training, simulation, and operational validation
- Draft guidelines for operational safety, legal compliance, and international interoperability
