South Korea doubles down on risky ‘Kill Chain’ plans to counter North’s nuclear threat

SEOUL – South Korea is pouring resources into its strategy of deterring any North Korean nuclear attack by preparing for preemptive strikes if necessary, a strategy some experts say may exacerbate their arms race and risks miscalculation during a conflict.

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, who took office in May, has publicly given new emphasis to the so-called Kill Chain system to counter a North Korean nuclear attack.