US and South Korea Establish Joint Nuclear Deterrence Guidelines

New strategy aims to counter North Korean nuclear threats with integrated military drills and asset deployment.

The guidelines were signed at a NATO summit in Washington by defense officials from both countries.
The agreement formalizes the deployment of US nuclear assets on the Korean Peninsula for deterrence purposes.
US President Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol emphasized a swift, overwhelming response to any North Korean nuclear attack.
The guidelines build on the establishment of a Nuclear Consultative Group last year to enhance bilateral planning.
Concerns persist over North Korea's growing ties with Russia, including a recent defense pact.