The direction of fundamental ideology and policy of veterans follows that of
national ideology and identity. Before dealing with the edge of veterans, there
should be an analysis on whether it coincides with the national identity of Korea
which is liberal democracy. Moreover, this study will point out the drawbacks that
hinder the establishment of national identity such as lack of security education,
lack of patriotism on left-sided history text books, absence of patriotism, distortion
of Korean war, devaluation of Korean orthodoxy and friendly description of North
Korea, and distorted relation with USA. The honored spirit of veterans should be
encouraged by normalization of history education by the government.
The purpose of the study is to reaffirm that honored veteran's goals and
visions are practical steps toward the peaceful unification of Korean peninsula.
Furthermore, it will investigate the directions which Korean veteran's policy
should aim on.