Seoul - A public opinion poll released on Friday (August 21) showed that nearly two-thirds of South Koreans support the idea of the country possessing its own nuclear weapons.
According to the survey results, 65% of respondents expressed support for South Korea equipping itself with nuclear weapons. This figure reflects the South Korean public's growing concern over national security amid complex regional tensions.
The poll was conducted amid ongoing discussions about South Korea's nuclear deterrence capabilities at domestic policy and security forums. However, analysts suggest that South Korea's development of nuclear weapons would face numerous legal and diplomatic hurdles, including international commitments against nuclear proliferation.
Detailed data from the survey, including sample size and margin of error, have not yet been fully released.
