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[–] ICastFist@programming.dev 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

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 1 points 3 weeks 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.

[–] lka1988@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 weeks ago

Trump really called South Korea "snowflake"

Wow. My country is in the hands of a literal spoiled child.

[–] BertramDitore@lemm.ee 0 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

I’m just some American dude on the internet, but strategically speaking, turning on one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world, a country that’s also one of our closest allies, doesn’t make a ton of sense to me. We lose their trust by betraying them, and also lose their cooperation on one of the things they do way better than us? Seems like it hurts everybody.

[–] cecilkorik@lemmy.ca 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Were you asleep for the last 2 weeks they've been doing the same to Canada, Mexico and Europe? The question isn't that it hurts everybody, the question is who's next and what are you going to do about it?

[–] BertramDitore@lemm.ee 1 points 3 weeks ago

I’ve been paying close attention. I think it’s important to focus on the individual cases as they happen, acknowledge who is harmed, and not just move on to the next thing. Trump wants us frenzied and confused so we can’t focus on anything, let alone what’s coming next.

As for what I do about it, I call my representatives about each individual issue separately, so their logs show constituent interest on a variety of issues. I attend protests and engage with my local government, I volunteer, organize, and donate, and I financially support independent media outlets. Thanks for asking.

[–] boreengreen@lemm.ee 1 points 3 weeks ago

But Putin likes it.

[–] TommySoda@lemmy.world 0 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

The biggest snowflake is calling someone else a snowflake. Sounds about on par with Republicans to me.

[–] whatwhatwhatwhat@lemmy.world 0 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Every accusation is a confession.

[–] TommySoda@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

And you're incredibly cute.

[–] SereneSadie@lemmy.myserv.one -1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Of course they hate South Korea.

South Korea actually knows how to deal with fascist dictators.

[–] InvertedParallax@lemm.ee 2 points 3 weeks ago

It's not just that, tesla is competing with Hyundai in evs.