New poll finds public lukewarm on idea, despite long-standing support for an indigenous nuclear program
The ongoing spate of North Korean missile tests, artillery fire and warplane drills — not to mention a looming nuclear test — has South Korea on edge.
In the most recent National Barometer Survey (NBS) polling conducted from Oct. 17-19, seven in ten (71%) South Koreans said they are uneasy about the ongoing missile tests. Those results were largely consistent across age groups, regions and political affiliation.
The ongoing spate of North Korean missile tests, artillery fire and warplane drills — not to mention a looming nuclear test — has South Korea on edge.
In the most recent National Barometer Survey (NBS) polling conducted from Oct. 17-19, seven in ten (71%) South Koreans said they are uneasy about the ongoing missile tests. Those results were largely consistent across age groups, regions and political affiliation.
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