Credibility Is Not Enough: Explaining South Korea’s Support for Indigenous Nuclear Armament

• In Event: New Developments in Nuclear Security: Compliance, Credibility, and Extended Deterrence

Brief Overview

Despite credible U.S. deterrence, South Korean support for nuclear armament is rising. This study explains this paradox using survey data and theory on alliance credibility, threat perception, and public opinion.

Author

• Suon Choi, Georgia Institute of Technology