Summary
- Yu Yong-weon, a lawmaker-elect in South Korea, suggests that the possibility of Donald Trump returning to the White House may prompt South Korea to consider enhancing its security by building nuclear potential.
- He believes that arming with nuclear weapons is necessary to deter nuclear threats, especially with concerns about the US potentially withdrawing troops.
- Yu plans to push for the revision of laws on nuclear safety and energy use to support the development of South Korea’s nuclear defense capacity.
- Despite expert consensus against nuclearizing South Korea, public opinion in favor of acquiring nuclear weapons is growing, driven by concerns about depending on the US for security.
