why south korea? also, the first time in a dozen years that a south korean president has been invited or been able to visit washington d.c. on a state visit. i hope we talk about how different things are for south korea in 2023 versus 12 years ago. host: why now? guest: very significant timing. 70th anniversary of the alliance between south korea and the united states. that was a relationship force on the battlefield during the korean war. broke out in 1950. the united states led the u.s. forces in helping to dissent -- defend not from north korea and china. millions of koreans of course, they have found a cease-fire with china and north korea and this year july, 27 marked the 70th anniversary. it is a key anniversary in the alliance between united states and south korea. i will also mention that this comes not long after north korea launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile. one that is designed to strike us here in washington dc and also, designed for north koreans to launch quickly and with

south korea is not going nuclear. south korea and south koreans are going to be reassured by this state visit by president hewn to the white house to the united states that the alliance is strong, that the united states continues to be committed to extend a deterrence to containing the north korean threat. why are we doing this? because they will have 200 nuclear warheads by the year 2027, because they just tested our song 18 a 3 stage ballistic massage, capable of reaching practically, probably any point within the continental united states. so the tension is not driven by south korea or the u. s. rock alliance. the tension is being driven by these north korean provocations. so let me ask you the question there, that greg alluding to then have us calculations risk calculations in particular, had a potentially changed. now that we're seeing increased north korean capabilities, a hit 50 isn't in the continental united states. i think any good military strategist would say that things have definitely changed over the la

and that south korea is in a better position. so i think south koreans have a lot of soul searching to do. and president, you need to build a consensus over the next few years about what the vision is for south korean diplomatic policy and foreign policy. because he is his vision is not really agreed upon yet by the public. this drawing closer to the united states and seemingly pushing away from china and russia, although he has not said that himself that he wants to push way. i feel like this is a good time to look more specifically at the chinese reaction to all of this. obviously, beijing doesn't seem particularly pleased. i want a quote from the foreign ministry. what the u. s. is doing, provokes confrontation between camps, undermines the nuclear non proliferation regime and the strategic interests of other countries. but it does feel like there's a bit of a paradox here because this whole policy that the u. s. halves of, of extended to turns means that china is essentially the only country other than north korea, with an act

so is south korea? i would like to piggyback on what was just sent, however, and saying that although south korea may not get in a digital nuclear capability and they don't have the will for the united states right now. currently enjoys an approval rating of about 90 percent here and south korea. and china has a negative approval of about 80 percent as far as friendly countries towards south korea and the south korean population within that perspective politically is it's a very polarized environment right now. so already the opposition party, the democratic party is attacking you, that president you, that the summit has been a failure and it's a blow to national interest in a blow to national security. and his party, the people power party is saying that it's a great success, that extended insurance has been strengthened and that south korea is in a better position. so i think south koreans have a lot of soul searching to do. and president, you need to build a consensus over the next few years about wh

it is the same thing in south korea. you see people refer to south korea as korea. it is a semantic issues. when it comes to that label, i spent time in this landmark project between north and south koreans which has since been dismantled but south koreans business owners who have products made with the label of north korean workers literally put a made in korea tag because for them it was a product made at the border, bite north koreans and distributed by south koreans. it is a really good point. south koreans call themselves koreans and north koreans call them south koreans. i personally wrote prior to them as south koreans or north koreans. we korean-american say karine crean -- korean korean. host: you mentioned your parents came to the net essays. but they were turned? tell us why they made that decision. guest: for korean americans like me to see the two flags was moving. i sunk along with the both anthems. i grew up as a american born in minnesota. i went to preschool on saturdays. i had to sink the korean anthem as well. i know it just as well as the star-spa

you're in south korea. and the majority of south koreans would rather have an indigenous program than relying on the united states. and i think that in the short to medium term that's of interest by the public is going to have to be addressed in something much more concrete than the washington declaration presents. i let me throw this to you because i, i can see you went in full agreement that no, well, no, i think is common sir. good, but the previous are man in washington. i understand those are the talk points of the state department, but quite frankly, let's address the elephant in the room. the reason the south koreans want their own nuclear deterrent is because they don't trust the us. there's been a loss. they look at what happened afghanistan, iraq, the, you know, that everywhere around the world, the u. s. has gone as it is not fulfilled as promises. it's walked away from treaties or whether it's kyoto or paris or the j. c p. o. way. not the kind of soft that's going to make people feel that the u.

and north korea and south korea among north korea, russia, china and then u.s./south korea/japan. these lines are getting drawn. no one is trying to draw them deliberately no one is going and drawing a red line but we are beginning to see lines get drawn makes for a much more precarious, uncertain environment in which to act. i think until north korea decides to open their borders there is not much anyone can really do. until they decide to make diplomats until north korea insist on its business community wants to engage in outside world again, until north korea is able to house and host safely humanitarian aid worker who can provide the desperate help that they need in terms of the well-being of their citizens there really is not that much makeup offered as incentives that we know might work. we might have to start maybe not completely over once north korea's rate open up with that we are going to have to be a lot more creative this time around. jump in may think nothing is right. over the course of the 10 years and jon own has been in power's weapons systems have become much mor

the capability to south korea. . . ,, ., . extend the capability to south korea. . ., korea.nce was made but it was coming _ korea. that assurance was made but it was coming at _ korea. that assurance was made but it was coming at a _ korea. that assurance was made but it was coming at a time - but it was coming at a time when domestically in south korea, some people were beginning to raise the spectre of doubt about the united states commitment when it comes to nuclear deterrence. ijust wonder, do you think that this could lead to the potential of south korea developing its own nuclear weapons? south korea developing its own nuclearweapons? some south korea developing its own nuclear weapons? some people are asking for that.— are asking for that. sure, well, are asking for that. sure, well. every _ are asking for that. sure, well, every country - are asking for that. sure, well, every country has i are asking for that. sure, | well, every country has to are asking for that. sure, - well, every country has to make its own sovereign decisions regarding self defence. but in thi

and south korea do wrong or incorrectly? nd is there a correct route to try to give that north korea and the nuclear dilemma in particular? and i don't think there is one answer. there is no one correct route obviously. to a significant extent the covid era and the shutdown of north korea's of borders have made things even more difficult than they were prior to that period. i think it's worth considering boardmember north korea much more -- or remember north korea much more interaction with the outside world in 2012 2012, 2014, 15, might have imagined in kim jong illes time, the fathers time even. so under the new, , back then tn years ago kim jong-un was considered young and new. we expected some kind of change to come from the north korean regime that might give us its own, some signals that he and his regime would like to engage the outside world and i think to assist admit extent that were measures that were taken. just to give you an example the north have developed a tourist industry that appeal to i wanted to attract f

back home in korea that was— south korea. felt — great thing for the president. it felt like a lot of the issue were — it felt like a lot of the issue were swept aside for this meeting, for the six days. a lot of— meeting, for the six days. a lot of backslapping, handshaking, reaffirming these relationships. so it felt like, if you — relationships. so it felt like, if you are _ relationships. so it felt like, if you are mentioning, this is a strong _ if you are mentioning, this is a strong cultural commitment. a very strong — a strong cultural commitment. a very strong bond and they were pretty— very strong bond and they were pretty willing, i think, to move _ pretty willing, i think, to move past that and leaving the meeting — move past that and leaving the meeting on good terms. speaking of cultural commitments, - meeting on good terms. speaking of cultural commitments, we - meeting on good terms. speaking of cultural commitments, we saw| of cultural commitments, we saw netflix announcing this huge investment in south korea

we believe president biden about to emerge with the president of south korea. s the formal greeting at the beginning of this very important state visit. the south korean president yoon suk-yeol arriving and they have important business. let's listen in. ♪ ♪ >> distinguished guests, the president of the united states and dr. biden. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ >> the beginning as we're watching this play out live. we see south korean president greeting the vice president and the cabinet that met some family members. i see there as well as they're just beginning what is the -- what is president biden's only second official state visit to be hosting at the white house since becoming president. this is a really a very big moment and the implications of what this 70-year alliance means for the united states and the indo-pacific region can't be overstated, john. >> as mentioned this is the second state visit and what you have is the level offer is money they you do not have for most meetings here and pretty much the entire cabinet out there to greet not just president biden and

and south korea, and of course critical issues will be front and center. north korea being at the top of that list with president biden and the president of south korea expected to announce a new deterrence agreement the u.s. poised to send nuclear armed submarines to south korea, essentially a show of force, a show of deterrence against north korea. they are also expected to discuss ukraine, the war in ukraine will be front and center, and it is worth noting that overshadowing the talks were today that president zelenskyy of ukraine spoke with president xi of china today, and we are getting some reaction to that the question could this be a sign that china is positioning itself to be a real mediator in the talks. this somewhat john kirby had to say to me earlier today, quote, we will let these two leaders speak to the details of their conversation but as we have long said, we believe it is important for president xi to avail himself of president zelenskyy's perspective on russia's illegal invasion of ukraine. now, we've been pressing administration officia

. has to be enough to satisfy people here in south korea.— here in south korea.tates looking to - here in south korea. as the i united states looking to exert its influence over south korea when it comes to supplying weapons to ukraine? certainly that is something _ weapons to ukraine? certainly that is something washington | that is something washington wants and return from seoui, it has been asking for a long time for south korea to supply the ukraine with weapons but they haven't been willing to do that because of its policy to not supply countries in conflict but also it is fearful of russian retaliation. the president has given some indication he is softening his position and he might be prepared for south korea to supply weapons to ukraine russia were to commit a large—scale civilian attack. and official from the south korean government said this wasn't officially on the agenda for the meeting but i would be extremely surprised if the two sides don't talk about this and there isn't some kind of commitment made behind—the—scenes, we saw a couple of weeks ag

back home in korea that was— south korea. . it great thing for the president. it felt — great thing for the president. it felt like a lot of that were swept — it felt like a lot of that were swept aside for this meeting, for the — swept aside for this meeting, for the six days. a lot of backslapping, handshaking, reaffirming these relationships. so it felt like as you _ relationships. so it felt like as you are mentioning, strong cultural— as you are mentioning, strong cultural commitment. a very strong — cultural commitment. a very strong bond and they were women, _ strong bond and they were women, i think, strong bond and they were women, ithink, to strong bond and they were women, i think, to move strong bond and they were women, ithink, to move past that— women, ithink, to move past that and — women, ithink, to move past that and make sure that they left a — that and make sure that they left a meeting on good terms. speaking _ left a meeting on good terms. speaking and cultural commitments we saw netflix announcing this hu

, nuclear submarines, move submarines to south korea, nuclearsubmarines, i move submarines to southarines, i should say, could further raise tensions between the south and north korea. it is good to be with you. let me begin by saying ifind it ironic that north korea would characterise the furthering of the alliance between the us and south korea are somehow increasing tensions on the peninsula. it is north korea that is the source of the tension that we see and feel today. the washington declaration, this agreement that you talk about is significant and it is notjust about bringing into korea nuclear power and listed missiles which is what it is about but it is more importantly it is about the assurance that president biden gave of our extended nuclear deterrence and we would extend that capability to south korea. that assurance was made but coming at a time when domestically, some people were beginning to raise the spectre of doubt about the united states commitment to nuclear deterrence. ijust wonder, do you think this could lead to south korea developing its own weapons, some pe

would do a little more because south korea has the largest reserves of artillery and ammunition for artillery because it has such an unpredictable neighbor as north korea and therefore, nato and nato countries and the united states would like south korea to share these munitions with ukraine as possible , especially at a time when they are extremely needed in ukraine from the point of view of the white house. to help ukraine 230 million dollars allocate this goes to humanitarian aid as well as to help electrical energy networks that suffered from russian shelling, but it could help even more in the white house they said that they would not put pressure on south korea, each country decides exactly how it wants to help, and south korea is currently facing a rather difficult situation because russia has already threatened to help north korea if south korea helps ukraine based on the results of this meeting today, both presidents said that they definitely said about ukraine and they swore that they would help ukraine in the future however, they did not say specifically whether south

whether it's enough to calm the concerns of what north korea represents at this point to south korea,ointed out, it's not just about the threat from north korea. it's also about needing to know the united states will be there as a close ally to south korea, no matter who is the american president. of course, with the former president donald trump talking about potentially pulling u.s. troops out of south korea. that resonated very strongly here. that concerned a lot of people, and this is really where some of that need for extra reassurance comes from as well. >> paula and phil, please stand by as we wait for the press conference from the rose garden. we have kylie atwood, and david sanger as well. kylie, starting with you, something we have yet to mention is the awkwardness in the room between yoon and president biden, they reveal details over ukraine, but also that officials were listening into private conversations that south korea was having. >> reporter: i think it surprised south korean public more than officials. it's a reality that the u.s. government will spy on its allies an

there is ivana, south korea needs a clash of south korea , north korea, in the plans of the americanswhich means, uh, the borders of china, as they did with russia , so nothing has disappeared anywhere. this means that they will be in debt for another brother. the americans and the shells from south korea. how much will they take? well , so that, supposedly, it doesn’t help south korea, it actually helps, and now what about? here america ukraine look means, and here is the question. yes, uh, but the ukrainians want so that means the americans must fight for ukraine, and the americans refuse why because from the very beginning of the treaty? i ask forgiveness of the antichrist with the devil was concluded on the basis that the ukrainians do not want, but physical support. although this is a weapon, they are ready to fight themselves and all this rito. ukrainian, give us weapons. give us weapons. we are ready to liberate with our own hands, and so on. that is, well you like, please sign, please sign. all now they are starting to raise the stakes with the ukrainians we want, we want. all

but citizens in south korea seem to prefer that the country go nuclear on its own. yes, so you know, i think this declaration will reassure south korean government officials and the military. but for those conservative south koreans outside of governments, i know they're criticizing the declaration already for their call. they're criticizing it as falling to shorts. that soul was not able to persuade america to base american. you go up ins on the crib peninsula for example, or certain types of nuclear capable. you know what we call strategic assets on the korean peninsula. and so, you know, i think that this washington declaration actually will not quiet those voices. and fundamentally, those voices are driven by 2 basic factors. and they are south koreans watching north korea. continue to test weapons continue to advance it's nuclear weapons, capability and sour cream perceptions that washington is not doing enough to solve the problems. as long as the south koreans perceive it that way than voices, south korean voices for the government to develop its own nuclear b

shares with south korea?i think it will increase the amount of information we share with them as well as increase the involvement by south korea in discussions and planning as well as exercises. the details are going toe very sensitive because it is dealing with nuclear weapons, but earlier this year, south korean officials both publicly and privately said that they are concerned about the viability, but washington has taken a lot of actions in the last several months, so now when i talk to korean officials, they say they are much more reassured. they have much less concern about u.s. viability of the extended deterrence guarantees. in the declaration today, south korea not only affirmed that they would not pursue a nuclear weapons program but stated quite clearlaty th they are r abthout e.s u. commitment. eass>> to get that reassurance,s you just said, south korea has reaffirmed its commitment under the nuclear nonproliferation treaty not to obtain nuclear weapons. how significant is that pledge by south kor

especially with north south korea. it's very clear that these kind of exercises are only likely to end bowden and also forced north korea to further toughen up their stance and also showcase their capability. so we, i think should only expect that this is only going to lead to another round of the missiles test. and also even the revelation of north korea's other mid military capabilities that have yet to be known by the outside world. in a way, is it an acknowledgment then that dialogue is not going to work with north korea and therefore enhanced security and military cooperation? is perhaps the only way i think this seems to be the direction, the south korea, japan and the united states. the united states are going into especially under the new south korean per president. he has been taking a much tougher line and stands against north korea attempts to try to intimidate south korea in japan. and also of course, the united states with the missile test and also weapons launches, because he believes that the only way to

korea. the announcement came during the 1st stage, visit the us by a south korean president in 12 years. joe biden told us so kill, but any nuclear attack by north korea would result in the end of the regime. the national and i'm here to the french trinity is iron clad and that includes our commitment to extended to turns and, and that includes the nuclear threat nuclear deterrence. they are particularly important in the face of dpr case, increased stretch, in a blatant violation of us sanctions. i mean, i'm going to kind of go sheet countries have agreed to presidential consultations in the event of north korea's nuclear attack. and promise to response swiftly or whelming the and decisively using the full force of july and including the united states nuclear weapons. article b. j kim is a professor of international studies that hancock, university of foreign studies. and the former south korean diplomat joins us now live from sol. good to have you with us. so what kind of message is the us sending when it sends a nuclear submarine but makes its location very public? that's something usua

agreed to deploy a nuclear-armed submarine to south korea. d president biden delivered this stark warning to pyongyang. >> look, a nuclear attack by north korea against the united states, allies or partners is unacceptable and will result in the end of whatever regime were to take such an action. >> cnn has more on the security agreement from the pentagon. >> reporter: for the first time in some 40 years, since the early 1980s, the u.s. will send a nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine to south korea, in a show of force against north korea and a sign of how important the u.s. views the alliance between washington, d.c. and seoul. between the u.s. and south korea. president joe biden calling it iron-clad. it's a signal how the u.s. views the indo-pacific, as the u.s. shifts its focus to china and the indo-pacific region and away from the wars in the past and the middle east. this is a tacit that diplomacy with north korea has not worked. the white house has tried to create a bridge or line of communication with north korea but pyongyang h

to reassure south korea that the u.s. uld indeed help out the south koreans in case north korea were to attack their southern neighbors, and that was very important because they south korean leader hinted earlier in the year at the possibility his country was starting to maybe develop their own nuclear weapons. that is something the u.s. does not want, and i will wrap with this, a statement by joe biden warning to pyongyang, a nuclear attack biden with korea on the united states or its allies -- a nuclear attack by north korea on the united states or its allies is unacceptable. mark: thank you very much indeed. let's bring in an associate professor in east asian warfare and strategy at king's college in london. we are here to speak to you regarding the situation between volodymyr zelenskyy and xi jinping. we have had to move around a little bit to fit things in in the logistics of this bulletin, so we are going back to the phone call between volodymyr zelenskyy and xi jinping. i put it to you -- how significant could this

they agreed to give south korea a greater voice in how the u.s. response to any nuclear incident. . biden: a nuclear attack by north korea against the u.s. or allies or partners is unacceptable and would result in the end of whatever regime takes such action. >> barbara has been following the visit closely. how big of a deal are these commitments being made between the countries today, and are they new? >> they are new and important for the relationship. not a big change for the u.s. because they have treaty obligations to defend south korea, including with nuclear weapons. this is more about reassuring south korea that they are serious about the commitments because they are getting more concerned about the threat from north carolina, wondering if they should develop their own weapons. so this was really -- threat from north korea, wondering if they should develop their own weapons. so this was really saying, we still have your back. they set up a mechanism for consultation to give south koreans a role for the first time in strategic planning for any use of nuclear weapons, althoug

south korea in japan. and also of course, the united states with the missile test and also weapons launches, because he believes that the only way to deter north korea from further developing its nuclear weapons. and also just testing its weapons is by coordinating and strengthening the cooperation and security alliance between south korea in its key allies. and in this case, it's obviously the united states and japan. it is also or ought to see japan and south korea working together at the security level so closely given their past historical differences. william. yes indeed, you know, for the last few decades, especially even under the former south korean president of mu j in the bilateral relations between soul in tokyo had, in fact, even dipped to the lowest point in decades. but i think since the new president came to power, he has really identify and clarify, i think, highlight the threats coming from both piano and also the potential growing threat from bay jane in reality, to south korea security an

a serious issue in south korea, it is serious and it is extreme. korea is such a wire country. i mean, we're looking at almost 100 percent in terms of mobile phone usage in south korea, most people are online. twitter is very popular and that's where you will see a lot of this harassment that you're describing. and again, going back to the scene that i raised earlier, the fact that this disaster is become so politicized in means that you will see supporters of the government going after the families. and they see any demand for transparency or accountability as a direct attack on the administration. and they, we go to the fullest extent possible to discredit the families. and then of course, you receive the other side of the political spectrum, supporters of the opposition, who will be leveling a tax on the government using also quite extreme language. so yes, i think it is appropriate to draw a parallel between the situation and what happened with the family in the u. s. i wouldn't cook. thank you so much for joining us on the program. ah, the un security council has unanimous

in fact, some polling data coming from south korea points to a majority of south koreans saying that lear programme to help protect itself from north korea. so, thatjust shows you a little bit of the feeling from inside the country. let's take a look at some of the stories in the headlines today. police have arrested another kenyan pastor accused of leaving a death cult. he is facing criminal charges for the deaths of 98 people linked to his church. the rest of the well—known pentecostal evangelist at the new life press enter church. it comes as investigations continue into a religious cult linked to the deaths of at least 95 people. brittany greiner got emotional during herfirst press during her first press conference during herfirst press conference since the return from russia when she was detained for nearly one year. when asked about her imprisonment, she said no—one should be in those conditions. she said her management has beenin she said her management has been in touch with wall street journalist evan gershkovich who is currently facing detainment in russia. thejudges to deci

but think south korea is a partner.ent, there is a lot more being discussed about partnership in the economy, climate change, clean energy and across—the—board where and across—the—boa rd where south and across—the—board where south korea can really show its leadership in many other areas. and it is going to be an asset. what did you learn at the white house, you said you were there for the arrival? it house, you said you were there for the arrival?— for the arrival? it was a moving _ for the arrival? it was a moving moment - for the arrival? it was a moving moment for - for the arrival? it was a l moving moment for me, personally, i heard the anthems of both the united states and south korea and it was a moment of pride, of recognition that i am the product of this alliance, to be absolutely honest with you, somebody whose parents were born during the korean war and that was a moment of pride for me as a korean—american to understand and honour how this relationship has brought about and uplifted my community and creat

here in washington, south korea's president told a joint meeting of the u.s. ress that his country will respond formally -- firmly to provocations by north korea. the president on a state visit to washington said the chance for dialogue was still open with pyongyang to halt its nuclear program. >>b south korea's leader addressing congress today. it was all with a backdrop of a bit of uncertainty about the state of this longtime alliance, still a crucial one for both president yoon and president biden. a historic speech to a packed bipartisan chamber. >> a new area -- era of the alliance. >> the first speech by a south korean president to congress in over a decade in a time of heightened tensions with its northern neighbor. president yoon emphasized the u.s. alliance and deeply criticized north korea but said he is still open to talks. >> our government will respond firmly to provocations. at the same time, we will keep the door often for north korea's denuclearization. >> congress and mike lawler says the u.s. needs to take any security threats seriously. >> we

they are scheduled to hold a joint press conference this hour with south korea's leader facing an escalating nuclear threat from north korea and the u.s. breakdown in communications with china. >>> also this hour, debt ceiling drama, as speaker mccarthy makes 11th hour concessions on budget cuts to try to secure votes from his own caucus as leverage in his showdown with president biden. >>> and e. jean carroll has taken the stand in her civil rape and defamation trial against president trump as the president's new social media posts create problems for his attorneys in court >>> good day, everyone, i'm andrea mitchell in washington where the biden administration is bolstering support for close ally south korea in response of course to kim jong-un's nuclear threat, a growing threat for the first time in four decades, u.s. nuclear armed submarines will dock in south korea for what national security officials are calling official visits, but no american nukes will be deployed onto the peninsula as part of the new agreement. and the u.s. has agreed that south korea will have a role in any u.s. u

and south korea announced closer cooperation in defending against the rising nuclear threat for north korea joining us now is nbc's ali vitali on capitol hill, and also with us anna navaz, msnbc contributor. what can we expect from the president of south korea on capitol hill today >> reporter: look, the national security and foreign policy landscape that you just laid out and that was on display last night is centrally important here, especially when you look at despite the fact we're in a period of divided government with republicans controlling the house and democrats controlling the senate one of the few places where there is commonality is fears about threats from people like north korea and china. certainly the south korean president coming here today celebrating the u.s. alliance and the need to come together on the world stage against those sorts of adversaries is going to be centrally important but there is also likely to be a little bit of a cultural celebration here as well we saw this on display at the white house, as the south korean president even saying a little bit of

needs military assistance from south korea?ell , in fact, the situation there is very interesting and consolidation is taking place.

will deploy a nuclear armed submarine to the peninsula to secure a pledge for south korea not to pursuemic arsenal. >> a nuclear attack by north korea against the u.s. and its allies is unacceptable and will result in the end of whatever regime in action. we will not station nuclear weapons on the peninsula, but we will have visits of nuclear submarines and things like that. we are not walking away from that. vonnie: bloomberg learned the turkish president counseled a day of campaign -- canceled a day of live appearances after falling ill after a tv interview. he will skip touring a power plant in collaboration with russia. he will join via videoconference with president vladimir putin. he's faced his toughest election since 2003, with six opposition parties joining forces to unseat him. the former new zealand prime minister is heading to harvard university to continue efforts in combating online extremism. the issue has been a priority for him in the years after a white supremacist gunman killed 51 people at two christchurch mosques in 2019. the fellowships at the harvard kennedy schoo

we need to accelerate south korea's us-japan triangular security cooperation. in order to resist the growing nuclear threat from north korea, but it would turn out to be much faster on the eve of the presidents juice yule, and biden. it was agreed that the united states would protect south korea in the event of a nuclear attack by pyongyang biden. he even promised north korea a change of power if something like this happens, a nuclear attack by north korea against the united states or its allies and partners is unacceptable and will lead to the end of the regime, if it decides to do this for the nuclear deterrence of pyongyang, the united states for the first time since the early eighties will begin to send south korean ports submarines with ballistic missiles on board from a military point of view. this, of course, is a pointless step. ballistic missiles with a range of 7.5 thousand kilometers will reach north korea even from some areas of the atlantic. but for visual intimidation, the united states could hardly come up with something to act with nuclear warhea

and south korea have agreed to significantly strengthen their deterrents against north korea, including with increased nuclear cooperation, comes during the 1st state visit to the u. s. y a south korean president in 12 years. the president job, which used to ceremony in the white house rose garden, is just the 2nd state visit imitation of his presidency and highlights south korea importance to us efforts to count of young and from years of as trudy, his iron clad. and that includes our commitment to extended to turns and, and ad includes the nuclear threat, nuclear deterrence. they are particularly important in the face of dpr cage, increased stretch in a blane, violation of sanctions. hum young woman o'connor, her conduct sheet. i'll come cheese have agreed to presidential consultations in the van of north korea's nuclear attack and promise to spawn swiftly or wilmington and decisively using full force after lions, including the united states nuclear weapons, sagal and what has crushed from kimberly hawk. it joins us now. live a company, there's been some concern of the nuclear deterre

biden also announced that the us would send nuclear ballistic missile submarines to dock in south koreaecades. during theirjoint press conference, president biden sent this warning to pyongyang. a nuclear attack by north korea against the united states or its allies and partners is unacceptable, and will result in the end of whatever regime were to take such an action. live now to our seoul correspondentjean mackenzie for more. tell us more about what this agreement involves.- agreement involves. this is really about _ agreement involves. this is really about strengthening l agreement involves. this is i really about strengthening the us because my commitment to defend south korea using its nuclear weapons. the us is responsible for south korea's defence and it has always been implied that the us would use nuclear weapons if it was felt that it was needed, but people here had started to question that commitment. they needed reassuring. so what has been agreed is that the us will send these nuclear powered submarines for the first time to the korean peninsularfor the first time in more t

nuclear attack on south korea, basically saying you are in the fold. they didn't specify exactly how they are in that decision-making process, but also issuing a stark warning to north korea. he said that a nuclear attack on the u.s. or south korea will result in the end of whatever regime is responsible. that's to say you strike, we will strike back and it will all be over. >> and to kind of marry those two issues, i thought it was interesting. he was saying the next three to four years are going to determine what the next three to four decades look at and clearly he feels that he is uniquely positioned to orient the u.s. in the direction that he thinks it should be when it comes to this autocracy versus democracy battle that he's talking about and this meeting today with south korea is a part of that. this isn't just about north korea, it's about what iran and china and russia are looking at as they see what happens today at the white house. >> i think there were three sort of really big issues that jumped out at me. first, before he talked about nucl

in fact, some polling data coming from south korea points to a majority of south korean saying that theyy support the country developing its own nuclear programme to help protect itself from north korea. that shows just a bit of the feeling from inside of the country. let's take a look at some of the stories some of the stories in yhe in the headlines in the uk.... four care workers in the uk have been found guilty of mistreating patients at a specialist hospital for people with learning disabilities and autism in county durham. the case resulted from a 2019 undercover investigation by bbc panorama which showed some staff mocking, taunting and swearing at patients at whorlton hall hospital. five care staff were cleared of wrongdoing. teachers in england have been on strike for the fourth time this year, as the pay dispute between the national education union and the government continues. today's industrial action affected thousands of schools. meanwhile, the fa cup final and the eurovision song contest could both be affected by new strike dates announced by two rail unions. elsewhere, a

this created a job in south korea. i think it is a win-win. quick to your question, let me provide my answer. korea and the u.s., they have implementation levels from the past. we have a group that has been launched. we will hold regular meetings and consultations. we will exercise this in drills and implementation plans. we will customize the response based on deterrence. if nuclear weapons are used, our two countries will strengthen our response in a swift manner. any further questions? i have two questions for you. how will korea function? korea is to maintain the npt and strengthen the deterrence. do you think this is enough to guard korea against the nuclear threat? >> let me address your question about the activities. i can't tell you what kind of specific activities we will be conducting. under the nuclear umbrella, this was a lot lower. this was under the washington declaration. the implementation and the response at this level has never been strong. we made it very clear. a nuclear attack by north korea against the united states and it