The South Korean Nuclear Armament Debate
Author: Andy Hong, Karl Friedhoff, Terrence Matsuo, Clint Work, Jennifer Ahn, Taehwa Hong, Bo Ram Kwon, Erik Mobrand, S. Paul Choi, Heather Williams, Jessica Link, Caroline Milne
Region: Asia
Theme: Security
Location: Korea, South
Published March 14, 2023
Download PDFKEI’S SPECIAL PROJECT ON THE SOUTH KOREAN NUCLEAR ARMAMENT DEBATE
South Korea’s nuclear armament debate received renewed attention in 2023. But, this issue is one that has animated Korean politics, both domestic and international, for the past five decades. To explore this multifaceted issue, KEI brought together 12 emerging and mid-career experts to cover the South Korean nuclear weapons debate from three angles—the historical background, the domestic discourse, and the international implications. The views expressed herein are the authors’ alone.