North Korea steps up criticism of South-U.S. deterrence plan

North Korean workers and members of social groups have joined the North's criticism of a recent summit agreement between South Korea and the United States on strengthening U.S. extended deterrence, according to state media Thursday.

2023-05-04

Questions about 'ironclad' commitment lead to impossible nuke solution

South Korean politicians have made headlines in recent months by calling for an independent nuclear deterrent in a shift that experts say is driven by questions about the reliability of Washington's “ironclad” commitment to defend Seoul.

2023-04-24

[Editorial] Securing nuclear deterrence is top priority

Seoul must ensure trust in Washington’s extended deterrence through the nuclear umbrella.

2023-03-09

What does extended deterrence mean?

A new chapter has opened in the field of cooperation between Korea and the United States on extended deterrence.

2022-09-19

Would United States risk New York to protect Seoul?

In a meeting with U.S. President John F. Kennedy in 1961, French President Charles de Gaulle asked if the United States would risk New York to defend Paris.

2022-06-26

U.S. House bill could restrict troop drawdown to 22,000

A bill was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives restricting the drawdown of U.S. troops in Korea to a floor of 22,000, which is 6,500 lower than a cap set under the current National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

2021-06-29