President Biden contradicted a claim by South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol that the two countries are in talks for joint nuclear exercises, saying there are no discussions about the idea.
Mr. Yoon told a South Korean newspaper on Monday that joint military exercises involving nuclear weapons are under consideration and that the U.S. is “quite positive” about the idea.
The South Korean leader said the exercises would focus on the U.S.’ ability to deter attacks on its allies.
“The nuclear weapons belong to the United States, but planning, information sharing, exercises, and training should be jointly conducted by South Korea and the United States,” Mr.