65% of S. Koreans support nuclear armament: poll
Nearly two-thirds of South Koreans support the idea of their country having its own nuclear weapons, a poll showed Friday. According to the Gallup Korea poll, 65 percent agreed that South Korea should possess nuclear weapons independently, while 30 percent opposed the idea. The survey was conducted on 1,001 South Koreans aged 18 and older from Tuesday to Thursday. By political affiliation, the…
A recent poll commissioned by Gallup Korea reveals that 65% of South Koreans support their nation possessing its own nuclear weapons, highlighting a strong preference for strategic or self-defensive deterrence over actual use. The survey polled 1,001 individuals aged 18 and older between Tuesday and Thursday. Political affiliations showed that 78% of People Power Party supporters and 60% of those backing the ruling Democratic Party of Korea favored nuclear weapons.
However, 39% of respondents believed North Korea might initiate a war, while 55% did not view North Korea as a threat. Those who considered no risk from North Korea still supported nuclear weapons at a rate of 58%. Gallup suggests that the findings indicate many respondents perceive nuclear weapons as a defensive measure rather than weapons intended for actual use.
The article also touches on the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) of troops from Washington.
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