DoD, Allies Sign Nuclear Consultative Group Guidelines

U.S. Department of Defense

U.S. Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy Dr. Vipin Narang and ROK Deputy Minister of National Defense Policy Dr. Cho Chang Lae, co-chairs for the Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG), met at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. on July 11, 2024, to sign the "United States and Republic of Korea Guidelines for Nuclear Deterrence and Nuclear Operations on the Korean Peninsula."

The Guidelines provide principles and procedures to assist Alliance policy and military authorities in maintaining an effective nuclear deterrence policy and posture.

The two defense leaders also noted the recent joint statement by President Biden and President Yoon commending and endorsing the tremendous progress achieved during the first year of the NCG.

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