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U.S. and South Korea Bolster Nuclear Deterrence Against North Korea

In a meeting at a NATO summit, U.S. President Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol reaffirmed their commitment to deter North Korean aggression. They approved guidelines for an integrated system of deterrence, including U.S. nuclear assets on the Korean Peninsula. Yoon also pledged increased support for Ukraine.

U.S. President Joe Biden affirmed the country's commitment to deterring North Korean aggression during a meeting with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol at a NATO summit. This commitment includes the deployment of nuclear capabilities.

The leaders authorized a framework for an integrated extended deterrence system aimed at countering nuclear and military threats from North Korea. The guideline mandates deploying U.S. nuclear assets on and around the Korean Peninsula, a significant escalation in regional security measures.
In a joint statement, both presidents highlighted that any nuclear attack by North Korea would provoke a swift, overwhelming, and decisive response. This was followed by Yoon's doubling of South Korea's contribution to a NATO trust fund for Ukraine, signaling increased support without direct military aid

Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 12-07-2024