Seoul and Washington tried to dispel what is seen as a rift between the two allies in their stances on extended deterrence to thwart North Korea s nuclear threats. It all began with President Yoon Suk-yeol s remarks during an interview with the Chosun Ilbo daily published on Monday where he was quoted as saying, “South Korea and the U.S. are discussing information sharing, joint planning and joint execution plans regarding U.S. nuclear assets operation, in order to counter North Korea s nuclear threats.”
The U.S. and South Korea have completed a multiyear project to move their combined military headquarters from Seoul to a base south of the capital, officials said Tuesday.
The U.S. and South Korea have completed a multiyear project to move their combined military headquarters from Seoul to a base south of the capital, officials said Tuesday.
North Korea said its recent missile launches were simulated strikes on South Korea and the United States as the two countries held what it called a 'dangerous war drill'