US and South Korea Hold Nuclear Deterrence Talks Under NCG Framework
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US and South Korean officials met in Seoul on June 11 under the Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG) framework to discuss strengthening nuclear deterrence and readiness against North Korea's growing weapons program. The meeting followed growing concern that Pyongyang is expanding its capacity to produce weapons-grade nuclear material. Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back emphasized the importance of the extended deterrence commitment alongside ongoing conventional defense modernization.