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  "title": "Bipartisan US Senate bill reaffirms 'ironclad' nuclear deterrence pledge to S. Korea",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/bipartisan-us-senate-bill-reaffirms-ironclad-nuclear-deterrence-14759681",
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  "published": "2026-10-15T18:27:03.000Z",
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  "summary": "The bipartisan Reaffirming Extended Nuclear Deterrence Act, introduced by U.S. Senators Mark Kelly and Thom Tillis, reaffirms the United States' commitment to extended nuclear deterrence to its treaty allies, including South Korea. The legislation emphasizes the need to maintain a credible nuclear deterrent, backed by conventional military capabilities, joint exercises, and strategic consultations with allies. The bill explicitly identifies South Korea, Japan, Australia, and NATO members as allies whose security aligns with U.S. national security interests, while acknowledging the growing nuclear threats from North Korea, China, and Russia.",
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        "title": "Bipartisan US Senate bill reaffirms 'ironclad' nuclear deterrence pledge to S. Korea",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/bipartisan-us-senate-bill-reaffirms-ironclad-nuclear-deterrence",
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