21. South Korea ■Non-Nuclear-Weapon State
Nuclear Disarmament |
15.5 Points |
Full Points 42 |
36.9% |
Change compared to the Hiroshima Report 2021:+1.5 |
Along with the other U.S. allies, South Korea advocates the “progressive approach” toward a world without nuclear weapons, through incremental practical measures. It has not signed the TPNW. South Korea has engaged in promoting the CTBT’s entry into force, and developing its verification systems. It participates in the IPNDV. |
Nuclear Non-Proliferation |
51 Points |
Full Points 61 |
83.6% |
Change compared to the Hiroshima Report 2021:0 |
South Korea acceded to the IAEA Additional Protocol, and has applied the integrated safeguards. It has continued to urge North Korea to resolve nuclear issues. |
Nuclear Security |
38 Points |
Full Points 41 |
92.7% |
Change compared to the Hiroshima Report 2021:0 |
South Korea has ratified all nuclear security-related conventions and has introduced recommended measures of INFCIRC/225/Rev.5 including efforts to computer security. It has engaged in technological development to minimize the use of HEU and is actively involved in strengthening regional capacity building. |