| ID | 140523 |
| Title Proper | South Korean-U.S. nuclear alliance |
| Other Title Information | steadfast and changing |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Weitz, Richard |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Nuclear-related issues remain at the core of the Seoul-Washington partnership. These include shared nuclear weapons threats to both partners from North Korea, tussles between South Koreans and Americans regarding how to deter and defeat these North Korean threats without antagonizing the other regional nuclear powers, and managing the transformation of the Republic of Korea (ROK) into a major civilian nuclear energy producer and exporter. Whatever the changes in the Northeast Asian security environment, the enduring goals of the South KoreanU.S. defense alliance remain unchanged—to deter North Korean aggression, maintain South Koreans’ security and welfare, contribute to regional and global stability, and work toward Korean reunification. But the shifting nature of the regional security environment has required difficult adjustments by both partners to sustain a robust and effective partnership. |
| `In' analytical Note | Korean Journal of Defence Analysis Vol. 27, No.3; Sep 2015: p.401–415 |
| Journal Source | Korean Journal of Defence Analysis Vol: 27 No 3 |
| Key Words | Nuclear ; Deterrence ; BMD ; Preemption ; THAAD ; ROK - US Nuclear Cooperation Agreement |