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international-relations3 years ago•3 min saved

"US and South Korea's 'Washington Declaration' aims to deter North Korea's nuclear weapons program"

The United States and South Korea have announced the Washington Declaration, which boosts the US nuclear umbrella over South Korea and includes the regular deployment of a US nuclear submarine to South Korea. The declaration aims to deter North Korea from using its nuclear weapons against the US or South Korea. However, some analysts doubt the declaration's practical value, and there are no plans to station US nuclear weapons in South Korea. The potential return of former US President Donald Trump is likely to trigger "very serious discussions" in Seoul, as there is serious concern about a return of the GOP to the White House.

via Yahoo News|

#international-relations #north-korea #nuclear-weapons

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

US and South Korea Strengthen Nuclear Cooperation with Submarine Deployment

The United States and South Korea have agreed to cooperate on nuclear weapons for the first time, with Seoul given a central role in strategic planning for the use of nuclear weapons in any conflict with North Korea. In return, South Korea has agreed not to pursue its own nuclear weapons arsenal. The new cooperation is modeled on how NATO nations plan for possible nuclear conflict, but the American president will retain the sole authority to decide whether to employ a nuclear weapon. The agreement, called the Washington Declaration, is a centerpiece of this week’s state visit by President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea.

via The New York Times|

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