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US designated South Korea a 'sensitive' country amid talk of nuclear weapons

The U.S. has designated South Korea as a "sensitive" country in its nuclear cooperation agreement, reflecting concerns over potential nuclear proliferation as discussions about South Korea developing its own nuclear weapons have emerged. This designation, which was part of a 2015 agreement, requires South Korea to obtain U.S. approval for certain nuclear activities, particularly those involving sensitive technologies like uranium enrichment and spent fuel reprocessing. The move comes amidst growing debate in South Korea about acquiring nuclear capabilities in response to threats from North Korea, despite South Korea's commitment to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). The U.S. has been engaging in talks with South Korea to extend their nuclear cooperation agreement, which is set to expire in 2026, with the aim of ensuring that South Korea's nuclear activities remain peaceful.

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