Washington's neglect of South Korea’s security concerns is a proliferation problem

Washington's Neglect of South Korea's Security Concerns

To address Seoul's nuclear ambitions, Washington must make its commitment to South Korean security credible and demonstrate a equal partnership.

Former Daegu Mayor and presidential candidate Hong Joon-pyo described the recent arrests of Korean workers in Georgia as an "intentional provocation" by the US, calling for South Korea to consider its own nuclear program.

In September, US Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) raided a Georgia battery plant operated by Hyundai and LG Energy Solution, detaining 475 people, including over 300 South Korean nationals, for alleged visa overstays and immigration law violations.

an "intentional provocation" by the United States

Author's summary: US neglect of South Korea's security concerns sparks nuclear ambitions.

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Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists — 2025-10-18

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