The United States and South Korea published a deterrence declaratory doctrine stating that any DPRK nuclear attack on the ROK would be met with a swift, overwhelming, and decisive response, ending the North Korean regime. The doctrine is described as central to U.S. extended nuclear deterrence protecting South Korea.
WHO:United States and South Korea (ROK)
WHAT:Published deterrence declaratory doctrine for responding to DPRK nuclear attacks on the ROK.
WHEN:Reported Sep 4, 2026 at 5:56 PM ET
WHERE:South Korea
WHY:To define the terms of U.S. extended nuclear deterrence against DPRK nuclear weapon attacks on the ROK.
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