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South Korea Seeks to Deploy US Strategic Weapons Amid Heightened Nuclear Threats from North

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South Korea Seeks to Deploy US Strategic Weapons Amid Heightened Nuclear Threats from North
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (C) walks around what it says a Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on the launcher, at an undisclosed location in North Korea, on March 24, 2022. Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP
Lisa Bian
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South Korea’s defense ministry is reportedly seeking the deployment of U.S. strategic assets amid heightening tensions with North Korea. The two allies have agreed to reactivate a Trump-era consultation mechanism to further discuss the deterrence measures.
On April 4, South Korea and the United States have agreed to reactivate the Extended Deterrence Strategy and Consultation Group (EDSCG) to counter “any North Korean provocation,” according to Yonhap News Agency, citing the chief of president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol’s delegation.
Lisa Bian
Lisa Bian
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Lisa Bian, B.Med.Sc., is a healthcare professional holding a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Science. With a rich background, she has accrued over three years of hands-on experience as a Traditional Chinese Medicine physician. In addition to her clinical expertise, she serves as an accomplished writer based in Korea, providing valuable contributions to The Epoch Times. Her insightful pieces cover a range of topics, including integrative medicine, Korean society, culture, and international relations.
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