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Flynn Says South Korea Should Rely on U.S. Security Umbrella Rather Than Develop Nuclear Arms
Michael Flynn, former U.S. national security adviser, told a Seoul forum on July 9 that South Korea should avoid nuclear weapons because they would increase tensions with other states. He instead endorsed a long-term U.S. security guarantee and cautioned that a wartime operational control transition could be exploited by China and Russia.
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Michael Flynn, former U.S. national security adviser, told a Seoul forum on July 9 that South Korea should not pursue its own nuclear weapons, arguing the step would heighten tensions between states and prove hazardous. Speaking at an event hosted by the Korea-U.S.
-provided "long-term security umbrella" as the safer route to deter North Korea. Flynn also addressed South Korea's plan to regain wartime operational control from the United States. He called the transfer "the most delicate thing that you can do" on the battlefield and warned that China and Russia would watch for signs of weakness during the process.
South Korea aims to complete the transition within President Lee Jae Myung's term, which ends in 2030. -North Korea relations, Flynn said President Trump would seek a meeting with Kim Jong-un if he visits the region, citing Trump's emphasis on personal relationships. Yonhap reported that North Korea has not responded to Trump's recent offer for dialogue.
