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The Strategic Imperative for South Korea’s Nuclear Armament South Korea is at a pivotal juncture as the nuclear threat from North Korea becomes increasingly acute The significant disparity between the military capabilities of the two Koreas has led
Should South Korea Pursue Nuclear Weapons? | RealClearDefense The question of South Korea’s nuclear armament is not one that can be answered with a simple “yes” or “no ” While security threats—particularly from North Korea—are undeniable, the broader implications of developing nuclear weapons must be carefully assessed
The Risks of South Korea’s Nuclear Armament Under a Troubled Democracy North Korea’s expanding nuclear arsenal, among other developments, has reignited calls for South Korean nuclear armament This could heighten the risk of conflict on the Korean Peninsula and threaten U S interests
THE SOUTH KOREAN NUCLEAR ARMAMENT DEBATE To explore this multifaceted issue, KEI brought together 12 emerging and mid-career experts to cover the South Korean nuclear weapons debate from three angles—the historical background, the domestic discourse, and the international implications The views expressed herein are the authors’ alone
The Evolution of South Korea’s Nuclear Weapons Policy Debate The evolving policy debate over nuclear weapons acquisition in South Korea has implications for the security framework of the Korean Peninsula and greater Northeast Asian region, as well
Towards a South Korean nuclear weapon? Political and strategic . . . On 11 January 2023, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol sparked strong reactions by suggesting that South Korea might consider acquiring nuclear weapons “if North Korean threats [became] more serious” * He notably stated that should the country go down that path, its civil nuclear capabilities and delivery systems would allow it to swiftly acquire an operational nuclear force A few days
Drivers and Constraints of Nuclear Proliferation: Regional Responses to . . . Proponents of nuclear armament in South Korea argue that nuclear weapons are essential to counter North Korea’s nuclear threat, which poses an existential security risk, and that the US nuclear umbrella cannot be trusted for protection indefinitely
Thinking Nuclear: South Korean Attitudes on Nuclear Weapons This report investigates public attitudes on these issues and finds robust majority support for a domestic nuclear weapons program and smaller majority support for the stationing of US nuclear weapons in South Korea