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U.S. extended deterrence

Shifting Visions of the South Korea-US Alliance

Shifting Visions of the South Korea-US Alliance

By Clint Work and Joo Young Kim
Changes in the official “Defense Vision” documents show clearly how conceptions of the alliance have evolved from 2019 to 2023.

South Korea’s Role in China-US Arms Control

South Korea’s Role in China-US Arms Control

By Hanbyeol Sohn
South Korea naturally sees an arms control agreement between the United States and China as a logical objective. However, the complication lies with North Korea. 
North Korea’s Nuclear Buildup Means Mutually Assured Destruction, Not Coercion

North Korea’s Nuclear Buildup Means Mutually Assured Destruction, Not Coercion

By Denny Roy
North Koreans have reasons to believe a large and highly survivable nuclear arsenal is necessary to deter the United States from attacking their country.

How the US SSBN Port Call in Busan Bolsters Extended Deterrence

How the US SSBN Port Call in Busan Bolsters Extended Deterrence

By Jihoon Yu and Erik French
By announcing the USS Kentucky’s visit to Busan, the U.S. temporarily rendered one of its key assets more vulnerable, showing that it is willing to run risks on behalf of South Korea. 

US Flies Nuclear-Capable Bombers to Korean Peninsula

US Flies Nuclear-Capable Bombers to Korean Peninsula

By Hyung-jin Kim
The flyover is the latest in a series of temporary U.S. deployments of strategic assets in South Korea in response to North Korea’s push to expand its nuclear arsenal.

‘Hiroshima Vision’ Highlights Japan’s 2 Dilemmas on Nuclear Disarmament

‘Hiroshima Vision’ Highlights Japan’s 2 Dilemmas on Nuclear Disarmament

By Hideo Asano
The Japanese government has been trying to reconcile the long-standing challenge of balancing nuclear disarmament and nuclear deterrence.

Will the New Nuclear Consultative Group Alleviate South Korea’s Deterrence Concerns? 

Will the New Nuclear Consultative Group Alleviate South Korea’s Deterrence Concerns? 

By Anna Dawes and Manseok Lee
The establishment of the NCG represents a timely and measured response to changing domestic situations in South Korea as well as the growing nuclear threat from North Korea.
North Korea Issues Warning After US-South Korea Summit

North Korea Issues Warning After US-South Korea Summit

By Mitch Shin
The powerful sister of the North Korean leader released a statement denouncing the Washington Declaration and the new Nuclear Consultative Group.

Yoon and Biden Announce ‘Washington Declaration’ to Lock in Nuclear Deterrent

Yoon and Biden Announce ‘Washington Declaration’ to Lock in Nuclear Deterrent

By Mitch Shin
In Yoon’s visit to Washington this week, South Korea and the United States reaffirmed their joint efforts to respond to North Korean nuclear threats.

US to Dock Nuclear Subs in South Korea for First Time in 40 Years

US to Dock Nuclear Subs in South Korea for First Time in 40 Years

By Aamer Madhani, Colleen Long, and Zeke Miller
The planned dock visits are a key element of the “Washington Declaration” issued during President Yoon’s U.S. visit in a bid to deter a North Korean attack.

North Korea Reaffirms ‘Nuke for Nuke’ Stance Against US

North Korea Reaffirms ‘Nuke for Nuke’ Stance Against US

By Mitch Shin
Two days after the U.S. defense secretary’s visit to Seoul, the North Korean Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson published a statement to denounce Washington’s moves.
In Defense Minister Talks, US Reaffirms Commitment to South Korea

In Defense Minister Talks, US Reaffirms Commitment to South Korea

By Mitch Shin
Kicking off his visit to Seoul, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to defend South Korea.

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