(LEAD) Majority of Americans support S. Korea's nuclear-powered submarine project: poll

What happened: A Korea Economic Institute of America and YouGov survey found 58 percent of Americans support South Korea's nuclear-powered submarine project, while 71 percent oppose Seoul developing nuclear weapons. Key numbers: Survey of 1,207 adults, Aug. 21 to Sept. 1. Why it matters: Consultant Karl Friedhoff said respondents likely see Korea as an ally, and that they differentiate between nuclear-powered submarines and nuclear weapons. He assessed the public does not want proliferation whether a country is an ally or an adversary.

A Korea Economic Institute of America and YouGov survey found 58 percent of Americans support South Korea's nuclear-powered submarine project, while 71 percent oppose Seoul developing nuclear weapons.

Consultant Karl Friedhoff said respondents likely see Korea as an ally, and that they differentiate between nuclear-powered submarines and nuclear weapons. He assessed the public does not want proliferation whether a country is an ally or an adversary.