South Korea Explores Nuclear-Powered Submarine Development
South Korea is actively pursuing plans to develop nuclear-powered submarines, a move that could significantly alter the underwater military balance in the region.
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South Korea pushes nuclear-powered submarine plan
Seoul's plans for nuclear-powered vessels come as regional rivals ramp up undersea capabilities, raising concerns over a widening military buildup.
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South Korea’s plans to build nuclear-powered submarines by the mid-2030s will spur a US-allied network of advanced underwater capabilities near the first island chain, strengthening deterrence against potential adversaries such as China and North Korea, analysts say. The South Korean defence ministry this week announced its basic plans to build the country’s first nuclear-powered submarine, giving its first detailed outline of the programme since US President Donald Trump granted initial...
By Seong Hyeon Choi
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