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U.S. President Joe Biden stated on the 26th (local time) that "North Korea's nuclear attack is unacceptable" and warned that if North Korea carries out a nuclear attack, it would "bring about the end of the regime." In a stern warning to the North Korean regime, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol also said, "The Republic of Korea and the United States have agreed to hold immediate consultations between leaders in the event of a North Korean nuclear attack."

President Biden emphasized during a joint press conference after a summit with President Yoon at the White House that afternoon, "We will take such actions, and this is the strengthening of extended deterrence against North Korea." In particular, President Biden elaborated, "Extended deterrence means that whatever actions we take, we will conduct more consultations with South Korea," adding, "We have repeatedly reaffirmed this commitment to South Korea to uphold the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)."

U.S. President Joe Biden is speaking at a joint press conference with President Yoon Suk-yeol held on the 26th (local time) at the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC.
[Photo by Yonhap News]

Regarding the 'Washington Declaration' adopted by the two leaders, he explained, "It is about taking advanced measures in extended deterrence to respond to the increasing nuclear threat from North Korea," and "This means making every effort necessary to consult with our alliance when needed." However, he added, "The foundation is to cooperate more closely and consult closely with South Korea," and stated, "We will not redeploy nuclear weapons on the Korean Peninsula."

On the economic front, he expressed confidence in a 'win-win' relationship with South Korea. When asked if policies restricting semiconductor production expansion in China might harm the ally South Korea, he replied, "It was not designed to harm China," and said, "(The Semiconductor Act) is generating significant economic growth in the United States without harming anyone." He continued, "It is also creating jobs in South Korea. Not only SK but also Samsung and other industries are creating jobs," and concluded, "So I think it is a win-win."

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