Defence minister hints at deploying US weapons on his country's soil for first time since 1991 after news of North Korean plant
South Korea's defence minister today raised the possibility that US nuclear weapons could be deployed in his country for the first time in nearly 20 years, after it was revealed that Pyongyang had built an advanced uranium enrichment plant.
Kim Tae-young was speaking to a parliamentary committee about the North Korea plant, when he was asked whether the government would consider the return of US tactical weapons for the first time since they were withdrawn by President George Bush Sr in 1991.
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More News On South Korea Considering A Return Of US Tactical Weapons
U.S. Tactical Nukes May Return to South Korea -- Danger Room
S. Korea Could Seek Deployment of US Tactical Nuclear Weapons -- Voice of America
S. Korea might consider reintroducing U.S. tactical nuclear arms -- Xinhuanet
No decision on tactical nuclear weapons in S.Korea:US -- AFP
South Korea Might Seek Return of U.S. Nukes -- Global Security Newswire
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