According to reports, during a so called ‘two-plus two’ dialogue held between defence and foreign secretary officials between the US and South Korea held in Washington recently, both the sides agreed to strengthen a comprehensive missile defence capability to deal with North Korean nuclear threats. While taking into consideration Pyongyang’s increasing focus on electronic and cyber warfare tactics, Seoul and Washington agreed to establish a consultation channel on cyber security as well. 1 The US militaries are to share intelligence and provide support for an air and missile defence system that South Korea plans to launch in December this year. 2

• 1. “S. Korea, US to strengthen missile defense against NK”, Jakarta Post, June 15, 2012, at http://view.koreaherald.com/kh/view.php?ud=20120615001045
• 2. “Korea, US boost missile defense cooperation”, Korea Herald, June 17, 2012, at http://view.koreaherald.com/kh/view.php?ud=20120617000392.