South Korea Will Be the Next Country to Get the Bomb. Here's Why.
Simon Whistler • August 24, 2026

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We'll start today with a quote from the former president of South Korea, Yoon Suk-yol. The Republic of Korea could deploy tactical nuclear weapons or possess its own nukes.
End quote. was speaking during a presentation of policy reports by the foreign and defense ministers in January 2023, when he became one of only two South Korean presidents to actively advocate for Seoul to obtain its own nuclear weapons. he doubled down on this position, with an aide telling the press that it was part of his firm commitment against the
Growing threat posed by North Korea.
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