Security sector reform (SSR) is a concept that first emerged in the 1990s in Eastern Europe . Although there is no single globally accepted definition, SSR generally refers to a process aimed at reforming or reconstructing a state's security sector. Basically, security is necessary because countries in transition, post-conflict and sometimes developed countries need protection from dictators, radicals and dangerous criminals who might take advantage of the country. Established countries like America, England, and France don't have to worry as much about needing additional security assistance as countries like Liberia, Turkey, Nigeria, etc. Transitional situations typically need it the most due to civilian anger and/or rebellion, for example in North and South Korea. I believe that the best way to reform the security sector within societies is to look to the world's superpowers. Looking at the history of major countries and how they overcame certain obstacles, countries facing the same problems should learn from their mistakes. As the University's main library states: "Those who ignore history are destined to repeat it." George Santayana. For reference, think about the time when Britain was trying to force its army into the American colonies to ensure that things were done at the king's pleasure. The same could be said for many countries that are trying to achieve independence but are heavily influenced by other countries around them. Answering the question of how to integrate security reforms into societies means asking for help and trying not to repeat the past. North Korea and South Korea are complete opposites, but both need security reforms to make the country better. North Korea is known...... middle of paper ......f/99191541/m/4301937495>.Park, Jacky. “Why North Korea still needs US security guarantees before making major reforms.” International Business Review. Elliot School of International Affairs at George Washington University, Washington DC, nd Web. December 15, 2013.436http://www.iar-gwu.org/node/436>.Moore, Michael. “North Korea Quotes.” Smart quote. Brainy Quot, nd Web. 16Dec. 2013. north_korea.htmlhttp://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/north_korea.html>. Obama, Barack Notable Quotes. Notable, May 31, 2004. Web. December 16, 2013.politics_quotes.htmlhttp://www.notable-quotes.com/p/politics_quotes.htmlWaldron, Arthur. “A Korean solution?.” Comment. June 1, 2005: 62. Electronic library. Internet. December 16. 2013