![]() ![]() extended deterrence” including efforts to “enhance information sharing, joint planning and execution, and Alliance consultation mechanisms.” In their joint press conference, Minister Lee offered insights on what the changes to alliance consultation mechanisms might entail: “We agreed for a close communication between the Republic of Korea and the United States, and all procedures of decision-making, by activating ROK-U.S. ![]() Secretary Austin and Minister of National Defense Lee Jong-Sup “ jointly reaffirmed” measures to enhance the implementation of U.S. ![]() Specifically, to maintain momentum following Secretary Austin’s trip, the administration should do the following: develop a multiyear plan for integrating more tabletop exercises (TTX) and scenario-based discussions into consultations, conduct a classification review, develop a joint crisis management playbook, and better prepare for future proliferation scenarios. The trip marked some forward progress, but there is more that can and should be done. extended deterrence commitments following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s comments about South Korea possibly developing its own nuclear weapons. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin travelled to South Korea last week to shore up U.S. ![]()
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