Publish dateThursday 31 October 2024 - 13:38
Story Code : 299688
The Pentagon says it will defend South Korea with nuclear weapons
On Wednesday evening, while referring to the continuation of military exercises with South Korea, the US Defense Minister announced Washington's readiness for nuclear defense against Seoul.
Afghan Voice Agency (AVA): US Defense Minister Lloyd Austin met and consulted with his South Korean counterpart Kim Yong Hyun at the Pentagon on Wednesday evening.
Austin said in this meeting that Washington is ready to defend South Korea with all kinds of weapons, including nuclear weapons.
According to Sputnik, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin explained: "The United States is fully committed to the defense of South Korea, and the country's broad commitment to self-restraint remains unchanged. This is confirmed by the full range of US conventional missile defense, advanced nuclear and non-nuclear weapons.
The US Defense Minister also added that Washington plans to continue holding military exercises with South Korea as in the past.
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