U.S., South Korea hold nuclear deterrence talks as North Korea expands arms push

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U.S., South Korea hold nuclear deterrence talks as North Korea expands arms push

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The U.S. and South Korea held nuclear deterrence talks amidst North Korea's expanding arms program. Discussions focused on wartime operational control transfer and coordination of nuclear and conventional forces.

The talks come as Seoul is pursuing a transfer of wartime operational control from Washington, a process that has raised questions over ​how the allies would coordinate nuclear planning and conventional force

World Security Conflict Politics U.S. South Korea North Korea nuclear deterrence arms control wartime operational control

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