US-ROK meeting on nuke strategy draws North Korean threats of ‘counteraction’



News US-ROK meeting on nuke strategy draws North Korean threats of ‘counteraction’ Allies discuss ways to boost extended deterrence, while Pyongyang promises ‘preview’ of nuclear war before year’s end Shreyas Reddy December 18, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Nuclear-capable Hwasong-15 ICBMs on their launch vehicles at a military parade on Oct. 10, 2020 \| Image: Rodong Sinmun The U.S. reaffirmed its commitment to defending South Korea using all available means, including nuclear weapons, in a recent meeting on nuclear strategy — eliciting sharp North Korean threats of “preemptive and deadly counteraction.” During the Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG) meeting in Washington on Friday, representatives from the two countries emphasized the group’s role in enhancing extended deterrence on the Korean Peninsula in line with the Washington Declaration signed in April, according to a joint statement released by the White House. The U.S. reaffirmed its commitment to defending South Korea using all available means, including nuclear weapons, in a recent meeting on nuclear strategy — eliciting sharp North Korean threats of “preemptive and deadly counteraction.” During the Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG) meeting in Washington on Friday, representatives from the two countries emphasized the group’s role in enhancing extended deterrence on the Korean Peninsula in line with the Washington Declaration signed in April, according to a joint statement released by the White House. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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US-ROK meeting on nuke strategy draws North Korean threats of ‘counteraction’

Allies discuss ways to boost extended deterrence, while Pyongyang promises ‘preview’ of nuclear war before year’s end

Shreyas Reddy December 18, 2023

US-ROK meeting on nuke strategy draws North Korean threats of ‘counteraction’

Nuclear-capable Hwasong-15 ICBMs on their launch vehicles at a military parade on Oct. 10, 2020 | Image: Rodong Sinmun

The U.S. reaffirmed its commitment to defending South Korea using all available means, including nuclear weapons, in a recent meeting on nuclear strategy — eliciting sharp North Korean threats of “preemptive and deadly counteraction.”

During the Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG) meeting in Washington on Friday, representatives from the two countries emphasized the group’s role in enhancing extended deterrence on the Korean Peninsula in line with the Washington Declaration signed in April, according to a joint statement released by the White House.

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