The president of South Korea, Yoon Suk-yeol, suggested this week that his country could “possess its own nukes” in response to North Korea’s incessant, and escalating, threats against Seoul.
,” but if Seoul needed them, “it won’t take long for us to have one, given our scientific and technological capabilities.”reporters on Thursday in response to the firestorm caused by the remarks that Yoon was merely “stating his firm commitment amid the escalating threat of North Korea’s nuclear weapons.”
Yoon has repeatedly condemned his left-wing predecessor Moon Jae-in’s strategy of seeking friendship and dialogue with North Korea, emphasizing the use of deterrents and speaking from a position of strength to maintain security in his country. In a policy proposal also released on Wednesday, his defense minister, Lee Jong-sup, emphasized the need for Seoul to prepare adequate responses in the event of a North Korean nuclear attack.
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