Despite South Korea's significant economic and demographic advantages over North Korea, it remains heavily reliant on the U.S. for military security. Tensions have risen under President Trump's administration, with proposed defense cost increases and potential troop withdrawals causing concern in Seoul. As public sentiment shifts toward the need for a South Korean nuclear capability due to abandonment fears, discussions about nuclear deterrents are no longer taboo, indicating a major potential shift in South Korea's defense posture amidst growing mistrust of U.S. commitments.
"Mistrust of the U.S. is growing," Cheong Seong-chang noted, reflecting increasing South Korean fears regarding reliance on U.S. defense amid potential troop withdrawals.
The possibility of a South Korean nuclear deterrent is gaining traction as public sentiment shifts in response to U.S. policies viewed as abandoning the ally.
Despite economic strength and a larger population, South Korea remains dependent on U.S. security guarantees, leading to discussions of developing its own nuclear capabilities.
American policymakers exhibit hysteria over South Korean nuclear ambitions, preferring to risk American cities instead of allowing ROK to defend itself.
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