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Japan, South Korea elites show mixed views on nuclear weapons

A new survey indicates that while a majority of strategic elites in both Japan and South Korea oppose or are uncertain about acquiring nuclear weapons, support for such a move could escalate quickly if one nation were to initiate it. Experts suggest this development could significantly impact regional nuclear stability, potentially outweighing concerns about US troop presence. The survey, conducted by CSIS, polled a range of influential figures including government officials, academics, and business executives. AI

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Japan, South Korea elites show mixed views on nuclear weapons

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Yuanyue Dang ·

    Japan, South Korea not for nuclear weapons: until one of them changes policy that is

    A recent survey in Japan and South Korea has revealed that strategic elites in both countries remain sceptical about developing nuclear weapons. However, should one of the two countries take the lead in acquiring nuclear weapons, support for such a move in the other country could…