U.S. to send nuclear ballistic subs to South Korea to deter North’s threat

Posted on AllSides April 26th, 2023
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The U.S. will deploy nuclear submarines to South Korea for the first time in 40 years under a new agreement that strengthens Washington’s commitment to defend Seoul against nuclear threats from North Korea, White House officials said.

The White House said the agreement — dubbed the Washington Declaration — is the most significant arrangement since the Cold War.

President Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will sign the agreement on Wednesday as part of Mr. Yoon’s state visit to the United States.

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