Majority of South Koreans Want Nuclear Arms as Trump Cuts Drills
Nearly two-thirds of South Koreans support developing nuclear weapons after President Trump curtailed joint military drills with Seoul.
OriginalSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished03:35 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished03:35 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“South Korea, Japan and US set joint drills despite Trump cuts”
South Korea, Japan and US set joint drills despite Trump cuts
Key points
- South Korea will jointly exercise with the United States and Japan in September.
- The Freedom Edge drill runs September 7 to 11 in waters near Jeju Island.
- Exercise aims to counter North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats and maintain stability.
- Activities include maritime missile defence, air-defence, anti-submarine warfare, and cyber defence.
- Trump cut Ulchi Freedom Shield from 11 to five days earlier this month.
Other reports
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“Majority of South Koreans Want Nuclear Arms as Trump Cuts Drills”
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Nearly two-thirds of South Koreans support developing nuclear weapons after President Trump curtailed joint military drills with Seoul.