A South Korean government-led think tank has made a rare call for Seoul to consider building its own nuclear weapons, following the signing of a landmark treaty between North Korea and Russia that could see Moscow supply Pyongyang with advanced weapons technology .
The call, made a report released earlier this week by the Institute for National Security Strategy (INSS), followed the stunning agreement announced on Wednesday between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, which promised mutual defense and military assistance includes.
“As we continue to strengthen the ‘extended deterrence’ between South Korea and the US, a government-level review and strategic review of various alternatives will take place, including the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons, NATO-style nuclear sharing , nuclear self-armament and the establishment of potential nuclear capabilities. , must take place, as should the public debate on these options,” the INSS report said.
