South Korea considers the nuclear option as external threats mount

[Grim Reaper 6]

But 70 years later, with the two countries technically still at war and South Korea under growing pressure from the nuclear-armed North, doubt is starting to creep in.

The evolving threat from North Korea, as well as South Korea’s security concerns, are expected to be high on the agenda Wednesday when President Joe Biden meets with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in Washington.

Kim’s view was once confined to the fringes. Now, 71% of South Koreans say their country should build its own nuclear weapons, according to a poll last year by the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations, even though the U.S. promises to defend South Korea — a treaty ally hosting 28,500 American troops — from an external attack, with its own nuclear weapons if necessary.

South Korea considers the nuclear option as external threats mount (nbcnews.com)

[+and-then]

Whatever strength the non-proliferation movement once had, it will basically be dead once Iran tests its bomb.  I suspect several nations will all begin the work to procure or build nukes for their self defense.  I'd be more inclined to trust SK with a nuclear arsenal than any Islamic nation.  

[Grim Reaper 6]

41 minutes ago, and-then said:

Whatever strength the non-proliferation movement once had, it will basically be dead once Iran tests its bomb.  I suspect several nations will all begin the work to procure or build nukes for their self defense.  I'd be more inclined to trust SK with a nuclear arsenal than any Islamic nation.  

I don’t disagree at all. Yet, having two nuclear arsenals on the same continent will be interesting to watch. It could also be very dangerous also, so I doubt Washington will allow the South Koreans to build an arsenal.

JIMHO

[Great Old Man]

22 hours ago, Grim Reaper 6 said:

But 70 years later, with the two countries technically still at war and South Korea under growing pressure from the nuclear-armed North, doubt is starting to creep in.

The evolving threat from North Korea, as well as South Korea’s security concerns, are expected to be high on the agenda Wednesday when President Joe Biden meets with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in Washington.

Kim’s view was once confined to the fringes. Now, 71% of South Koreans say their country should build its own nuclear weapons, according to a poll last year by the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations, even though the U.S. promises to defend South Korea — a treaty ally hosting 28,500 American troops — from an external attack, with its own nuclear weapons if necessary.

South Korea considers the nuclear option as external threats mount (nbcnews.com)

It is a kind of wonder bulid. There is time limit. North Kim wants to conquer before wonder is well structured.

[Grim Reaper 6]

3 hours ago, Great Old Man said:

It is a kind of wonder bulid. There is time limit. North Kim wants to conquer before wonder is well structured.

Thanks for your comments but what is a wonder build?