War on Iran changes nuclear debate in South Korea and Japan
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-25 20:00 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
The war on Iran has led to a shift in the nuclear debate in South Korea and Japan, with some speculating they may develop their own nuclear deterrent. The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency was quoted as saying this is a possibility. Reuters reports that this change in sentiment has been seen as a response to the changing global security landscape.