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Poll Shows Majority of South Koreans Support Development of Nuclear Weapons
A recent survey reveals that 65 percent of South Koreans favor developing nuclear weapons, citing growing security concerns amid reduced joint military exercises with the United States. The findings highlight shifting public attitudes toward national defense strategy.
28 Aug, 05:51 — 28 Aug, 07:13
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bloombergHigh2d ago
Majority of South Koreans Want Nuclear Arms as Trump Cuts Drills
Nearly two-thirds of South Koreans want the country to have its own nuclear weapons, a poll showed, underscoring concerns about the reliability of US security guarantees after President Donald Trump unilaterally curtailed joint military exercises with Seoul.
By Soo-Hyang Choi
Read full article →yonhap-englishMostly Factual2d ago
65 pct of S. Koreans support nuclear armament: poll
SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- Nearly two-thirds of South Koreans support the idea o...
By Yi Wonju
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