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President Joe Biden will welcome South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to the White House on Wednesday, where both leaders are expected to sign a declaration to counter the growing nuclear threat from North Korea.
This is “a hugely important visit” to commemorate the 70th anniversary of U.S.–South Korean diplomatic ties, a senior administration official briefed reporters on April 25, adding that Washington will be taking significant steps to strengthen the U.S. commitment to “extended deterrence” on the Korean Peninsula.
Both leaders will sign an agreement called the Washington Declaration to counter the growing threat from North Korea.
“The Washington declaration has been in discussion with the Korean government for months and in it we will reaffirm our commitment to make every effort to consult with the ROK in potential nuclear crises,” the official said, adding that the Republic of Korea (ROK) will reaffirm its commitment to its non-nuclear status during the visit.
The text of the agreement, which will be released on Wednesday, will announce the foundation of a new body, the U.
