Archive · 19 Jun 2025
US Would Use Nukes If North Korea Attacks, Says Spy Nominee
If North Korea used dangerous weapons against South Korea, the nominee for South Korea's spy chief was asked what the US would do.
He believes the US would use its own powerful weapons in response, even if it put Americans in danger.
This was discussed at a meeting to decide if he should get the job.
The nominee thinks the US would retaliate, even with the risk of long-range missiles.
South Korea's spy agency director nominee stated the US would likely use nuclear weapons in response to a North Korean nuclear attack.
The statement was made during a nomination hearing.
Lee was asked if he believed the US would retaliate, even with the risk to Americans.
The question considered the scenario of a North Korean nuclear attack.
The nominee believes the US would respond despite the risks.
- Who
- Lee Jong-seok, South Korea's nominee for spy agency director, and the United States
- What
- South Korea's spy chief nominee believes the US would launch a nuclear strike against North Korea in response to a nuclear attack on South Korea.
- When
- The statement was made during a nomination hearing on Thursday.
- Where
- South Korea
- Why
- To deter North Korea from using nuclear weapons against South Korea.
South Korea
United States
Retaliation
South Korea
Nominee believes US would retaliate with nukes.
United States
N/A
- Figure
- Lee Jong-seok
- Position
- South Korea's spy agency director nominee
- Event
- Nomination hearing
- Subject
- Potential US response to North Korean nuclear attack
