US, South Korea to establish integrated system to deter North Korea’s nuclear weapons
FirstpostThe joint guideline is expected to include methods of sharing sensitive information related to North Korea’s nuclear weapons, the consultation process in the event of a nuclear crisis, and real-time communication channels between the two countries’ leaders. The United States and South Korea are set to formulate joint guidelines on nuclear defence strategy by the middle of the next year and establish an integrated system to deter North Korea’s nuclear weapons, as reported by Yonhap news agency on Saturday. Washington and Seoul have agreed to finalise a comprehensive guideline by the following year, outlining how to jointly contain and respond to Pyongyang’s nuclear threat, as stated by Kim Tae-hyo, South Korea’s deputy national security adviser, addressing reporters in the U.S. The expected guideline is likely to encompass methods for sharing sensitive information related to North Korea’s nuclear weapons, the consultation process in the event of a nuclear crisis, and real-time communication channels between the leaders of the two countries.