South Korea Eyes First Nuclear Submarine by Mid-2030s Amid Hurdles
South Korea aims to launch its first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s, a goal that faces significant hurdles including delayed US consultations, non-proliferation concerns, and budget pressures, as the country seeks to enhance its naval capabilities.
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South Korea eyes first nuclear submarine by mid-2030s, but hurdles run deep
South Korea’s drive to acquire its first nuclear-powered submarines is moving back up President Lee Jae Myung’s defence agenda, but analysts say delayed US consultations, non-proliferation concerns and budget pressures still stand in the way. Lee on Tuesday urged faster efforts to secure the submarines, describing them as core strategic assets for the country’s future defence capabilities. “We need to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence and drone technologies, while speeding up...
By Park Chan-kyong
Read full article →South Korea aims to launch first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s - The Straits Times
South Korea aims to launch first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s The Straits Times
Read full article →South Korea aims to launch first nuclear-powered submarine by mid-2030s
The move could reshape Asia's security landscape and escalate an underwater arms race.
Read full article →Seoul targets mid-2030s nuclear submarine launch, vows nonproliferation
South Korea has unveiled a road map to launch its first domestically built nuclear submarine in the mid-2030s, while pledging to fulfill its nuclear nonproliferation obligations. The plan was announced as the first agenda item at the inaugural meeting of the Committee on Future Defense Strategy, convened by President Lee Jae Myung in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, on Tuesday. The committee, chaired by President Lee, was launched to discuss policy tasks necessary for building robust, self-r
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