Yoon Sok Yol, the president of South Korea, stated on Thursday that he is carefully examining “various ideas” on how to strengthen American deterrence against North Korea’s escalating nuclear threat.
This statement follows a report in the Shoson Albu newspaper that South Korea had requested that the United States of America keep strategic assets, such as nuclear submarines or aircraft carriers, in the waters off the Korean Peninsula on a regular basis and round-the-clock in case North Korea conducts a nuclear test.
“As I’ve previously stated, there are several methods for increasing deterrence in our nation and the United States, so I carefully consider all of the potential outcomes while listening to these ideas.
“I want you to understand how challenging it is for a president to publicly confirm or offer a definitive response on such security-related matters, he continued.
Yun also discussed the economy and the Central Bank’s decision to raise interest rates to 3% for the first time in about ten years, which was made yesterday, Wednesday.
“Although it is true that many people, including business owners and citizens, are concerned about the brittleness of the financial system and the uncertainty in the actual economy, the crisis should not be exaggerated or disregarded.
He continued, “It is crucial that citizens do not experience panic in these situations, that they carry out their necessary financial transactions and naturally consume them, and that businesses carry out the necessary investments.
To address the nuclear threat from North Korea, the South Korean president wants to improve deterrence options.
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