US proposes Japan, South Korea set up nuclear deterrence council

The US has approached Japan and the Republic of Korea with a proposal to establish a new advisory body on nuclear deterrence, Report informs referring to Yomiuri.

The tripartite council will work on a permanent basis. It is expected to improve Washington’s existing bilateral mechanisms for discussing this issue with Tokyo and Seoul. In addition, the parties want to deepen the discussion and expand the exchange of information on the US nuclear potential.

The American side proposed the creation of a joint structure for conducting exercises related to nuclear deterrence.