North Korea says South Korea is a target if it becomes a US collective defence hub.
They publishedNorth Korea says South Korea a target if it becomes US collective defence hub - Reuters
First reportSouth China Morning Post · 24 Sept, 03:23Z
Latest reportReuters · 24 Sept, 23:57Z
Span21 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
North Korea said South Korea would become a target if it develops into a hub for US collective defence.
Why
The warning underscores tensions over expanded US security coordination involving South Korea.
Watch
Watch for responses from Seoul and Washington, including any changes in defence cooperation.
Where the coverage comes from
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Summary
- South Korea unveiled a step-by-step blueprint for denuclearisation at the UN General Assembly.
- President Lee Jae Myung called for sanctions relief in exchange for halting North Korea's programme.
- Analysts say the plan is pragmatic but unlikely to win North Korea’s acceptance.
- Experts warn the proposal could be seen as accepting North Korea's nuclear capabilities without reductions.
- Some scholars doubt North Korea will respond unless the US and China participate in peace talks.