North Korean troop deployment in Russia is key topic as US and South Korean leaders meet

The nuclear and missile threat from North Korea is now an existential threat, not only to the ROK (Republic of Korea), but also to the Indo-Pacific region,

Defense Minister Kim told reporters in a press briefing following the talks, using the South's official name

He emphasized that any nuclear attack by the DPRK (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) against the United States or its allies and partners is unacceptable and would lead to the end of the Kim regime,

the communiqué added, using North Korea's official name

There is a high chance that they would, in exchange for their deployment, North Korea is very likely to ask for technology transfers in diverse areas,

Kim said, listing tactical nuclear weaponry, intercontinental ballistic missiles and submarine technology