South Korea would put itself at serious risk if it pursues nuclear weapons to counter North Korea, a former U.S. nuclear official has warned, suggesting Pyongyang or even Beijing could carry out preemptive strikes during the development process. Dr. Vipin Narang, former U.S. acting assistant secretary of defense for space policy, told NK News that [ ]
Monday 13 October 2025
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Pursuing nukes would leave ROK vulnerable to North Korean strikes: Vipin Narang


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