The Risks of a South Korean Independent Nuclear Program. A Conversation with Prof. Lee Jong-eun.

"The challenge for South Korea is that nuclear weapons alone might not be sufficient to feel fully secure."

Last week, I analyzed a survey that found 77% of Koreans believe the ROK should develop its own nuclear weapons program to defend itself against the North. In the article, which you can read here, I explained the reason for the persistent level of support Koreans express in surveys, but I stated that I was skeptical a majority of the public would really…