The ROK-US Military Committee Meeting Held: "We Will Uphold the Defense Commitment on the Korean Peninsula, Including Extended Deterrence"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] The United States reaffirmed its firm commitment to the defense pledge of the Korean Peninsula, including the provision of extended deterrence.

On the 1st, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Won In-chul and U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley held the 46th Korea-U.S. Military Committee (MCM) meeting to discuss the security situation on the Korean Peninsula and the combined defense posture.

The MCM meeting is a conference where the top military leaders of both countries discuss various military issues. According to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Chairman Milley emphasized, "The United States will firmly uphold its defense pledge of the Korean Peninsula, including the provision of extended deterrence."

Extended deterrence refers to the support provided by the United States with strategic bombers, intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), missile defense systems, and other forces when the U.S. mainland or its allies face the threat of nuclear attack.

The chairmen of the joint chiefs of staff of both countries also received reports on the security situation on the Korean Peninsula and in the region and shared assessments of the North Korean military's movements. The Joint Chiefs of Staff stated that the two chairmen agreed on the successful implementation of the Korea-U.S. Combined Command Post Training (CCPT) and progress in the wartime operational control transfer based on conditions.

The Joint Chiefs of Staff stated, "The two chairmen emphasized the importance of holding the Korea-U.S. Military Committee meeting in person to demonstrate the strength, trust, and flexibility of the Korea-U.S. alliance and agreed to strengthen efforts to contribute to regional security and peace."

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