Majority of South Koreans Want Nuclear Arms as Trump Cuts Drills
First reportReuters · 28 Aug, 02:58Z
Latest reportBloomberg · 28 Aug, 07:13Z
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Why it matters
What
Nearly two-thirds of South Koreans support developing nuclear weapons after President Trump curtailed joint military drills with Seoul.
Why
The poll reflects doubts about US security guarantees and broader regional anxiety amid alliance tensions.
Watch
Watch whether support for an independent nuclear deterrent continues to shape South Korean security policy.
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Summary
- South Korea will jointly exercise with the United States and Japan in September.
- The Freedom Edge drill runs September 7 to 11 in waters near Jeju Island.
- Exercise aims to counter North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats and maintain stability.
- Activities include maritime missile defence, air-defence, anti-submarine warfare, and cyber defence.
- Trump cut Ulchi Freedom Shield from 11 to five days earlier this month.