South Korean activists are protesting the Biden administration’s decision to send nuclear-armed submarines to South Korea, citing concern for global peace. The move comes as tensions rise between North Korea and South Korea, with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s sister, Kim Yo Jong, insulting President Biden and criticizing the U.S.-South Korea defense agreement.

The U.S.-South Korea Washington Declaration, aimed at promoting cooperation between the two countries on global security, is also meeting with criticism in Seoul. Critics say the declaration is too vague and lacks concrete steps to address specific security issues.

However, the U.S. government and South Korean officials maintain that the cooperation agreement is necessary to address the growing threat posed by North Korea’s nuclear weapons program. The friendly visit by South Korean officials to Washington is seen as a crucial summit on global security.

The Hindu editorial also weighs in on the U.S.-South Korea cooperation agreement, arguing that it is an important step in tackling the threat posed by North Korea. The editorial cites the need for both countries to work together to address the security challenges facing the region.

As tensions continue to rise in the region, it remains to be seen whether the U.S. and South Korea will be able to effectively address the security challenges posed by North Korea’s nuclear weapons program.