US threatens 'overwhelming and effective response' if Pyongyang attacks Seoul with nuclear weapons
Washington also announced that the THAAD missile system will be deployed in South Korea 'as soon as possible'.
By Lara Rebello
October 20, 2016 06:04 BST
The United States has reiterated its commitment to South Korea, promising "overwhelming response" if the country is faced with an attack from its neighbour, North Korea. During a Washington meeting on 19 October, between US' Secretary of State John Kerry, Secretary of Defence Ash Carter and South Korea's Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se and Defence Minister Han Min-goo, the two countries agreed to improve military and diplomatic efforts to counter nuclear threats from North Korea.
"The US commitment to the defence of South Korea is unwavering," said Carter. "This includes our commitment to provide extended deterrence, guaranteed by the full spectrum of US defence capabilities.
"Make no mistake, any attack on America or our allies will not only be defeated, but any use of nuclear weapons will be met with an overwhelming and effective response," he added.
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