American negotiators – the reluctant midwives of South Korea’s increasing responsibility in the field of atomic energy – remain steadfast in their opposition to South Korea’s drive for improved defensive capabilities and a more advanced energy policy, despite the potential strategic benefits. But American nonproliferation experts do not anticipate progress on South Korea’s efforts to win support for its preferred policies until the US gains more leverage.
美国谈判代表并不乐于促成韩国在原子能领域承担更多责任，尽管确实存在潜在的战略利益，但他们依然坚定地反对韩国提升防御能力和能源政策。但在美国拿到更多筹码之前，美国的防扩散专家并不看好韩国能够为其优先政策赢取支持。