Majority of Americans support S. Korea's nuclear-powered submarine project: poll
WASHINGTON — Nearly six in 10 Americans support South Korea's project to develop nuclear-powered submarines, a survey showed Thursday, while a strong majority oppose Seoul acquiring nuclear weapons. The survey, conducted jointly by the Washington-based Korea Economic Institute of America and data analytics firm YouGov among 1,207 American adults from Aug. 21-Sept. 1, found that 58 percent…
Nearly six in 10 Americans back South Korea's plan to develop nuclear-powered submarines, according to a recent poll, while a significant majority oppose the country acquiring nuclear weapons. Conducted by the Korea Economic Institute of America and YouGov, the survey polled 1,207 American adults between August 21 and September 1.
The study revealed that 58% of respondents supported the development of nuclear-powered submarines, while 42% were against it. Support for the project was bipartisan, with 56% of Democrats and 64% of Republicans backing the initiative. Even independents showed strong backing, with 62% expressing their approval. South Korea is aiming to construct conventionally armed, nuclear-propelled submarines following security agreements signed during a summit between President Lee Jae Myung and US President Donald Trump in October 2020.
However, the same level of support did not extend to South Korea possessing nuclear weapons, as 71% of those polled opposed Seoul developing nuclear arms.
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