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Yoon says US could use nukes to defend Seoul, muddying waters around summit deal

Yoon says US could use nukes to defend Seoul, muddying waters around summit deal

Expert says ROK president is misrepresenting allies’ posture on North Korean attack by overemphasizing nuclear response

Yoon says US could use nukes to defend Seoul, muddying waters around summit deal
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 28, 2023
US reassures Seoul over North Korean threats, with eye on ROK nuclear debate
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US reassures Seoul over North Korean threats, with eye on ROK nuclear debate

Washington Declaration provides important updates to alliance but risks encouraging South Korean nuke advocates

US reassures Seoul over North Korean threats, with eye on ROK nuclear debate
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda April 28, 2023
What the US-ROK summit means for North Korea – Ep. 286
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What the US-ROK summit means for North Korea – Ep. 286

The NK News team discusses the top-line takeaways on nuclear security, deterrence, missile defense and more

What the US-ROK summit means for North Korea – Ep. 286
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News April 28, 2023
Chinese travel agency claims North Korea will open for tourism in June

Chinese travel agency claims North Korea will open for tourism in June

Dalian firm advertises multiday trip, but source notes false rumors of reopening have circulated near border for months

Chinese travel agency claims North Korea will open for tourism in June
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 27, 2023
What the US-ROK summit means for security on the Korean Peninsula
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What the US-ROK summit means for security on the Korean Peninsula

Tensions with North Korea set to remain high as allies give few off-ramps or incentives for DPRK to curb weapons testing

What the US-ROK summit means for security on the Korean Peninsula
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 27, 2023
Seoul says it will build ‘cyber umbrella’ with US to deter North Korean hackers

Seoul says it will build ‘cyber umbrella’ with US to deter North Korean hackers

At summit, US and ROK leaders agree to boost cyber intel sharing and better protect networks under new framework

Seoul says it will build ‘cyber umbrella’ with US to deter North Korean hackers
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 27, 2023
US, ROK to establish nuclear consultation group to ‘manage’ North Korean threat

US, ROK to establish nuclear consultation group to ‘manage’ North Korean threat

Summit declaration emphasizes South Korea will uphold nuclear nonproliferation, amid talk of Seoul going nuclear

US, ROK to establish nuclear consultation group to ‘manage’ North Korean threat
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 27, 2023
US, South Korea say they want unified peninsula that is ‘free and at peace’

US, South Korea say they want unified peninsula that is ‘free and at peace’

Expert says wording in Yoon-Biden statement notable for lack of reference to North Korean government’s future role

US, South Korea say they want unified peninsula that is ‘free and at peace’
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 27, 2023
‘Clear’ before Hanoi that US-North Korea summit would fail: Ex-Trump official

‘Clear’ before Hanoi that US-North Korea summit would fail: Ex-Trump official

Randall Schriver says Trump believed he could negotiate deal despite DPRK’s insistence on sanctions relief above all

‘Clear’ before Hanoi that US-North Korea summit would fail: Ex-Trump official
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 26, 2023
North Korean nukes and deterrence doubts loom as Yoon and Biden set to meet

North Korean nukes and deterrence doubts loom as Yoon and Biden set to meet

Seoul seeks reassurances that Washington has its back as DPRK boasts of ability to credibly threaten US homeland

North Korean nukes and deterrence doubts loom as Yoon and Biden set to meet
James Fretwell
James Fretwell April 26, 2023