• I Cast Fist@programming.dev
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    14 hours ago

    Analysts read the decision as the US government sending a stern warning to counter the calls for independent nuclear armament that have recently been surfacing in South Korea.

    Experts suggested the most likely reason for South Korea’s sudden placement on the sensitive country list has to do with growing calls for independent nuclear armament, which have been proliferating among South Korean politicians and conservatives.

    So, the likely reason is that SK wants nukes and USA is saying “No”. Make of that what you will.

    Also, an interesting tidbit:

    The announcement explained that South Korea and three other countries would be added as of April 15 to the sensitive country list, which currently includes India, Israel, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Taiwan.

    I couldn’t find what the other 3 countries are.

    • Krauerking@lemy.lol
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      11 hours ago

      Oh man… Are we already in WW3?
      I mean I guess it won’t be called that unless it really kicks off but this is feeling again like one of those horrible slow preludes that gets roped into the syllabus.