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(URGENT) S. Korea aims to launch 1st nuclear-powered submarine in mid-2030s: defense minister (END)

How will South Korean nuclear submarines alter underwater balance near first island chain? 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...

(LEAD) S. Korea aims to launch 1st nuclear-powered submarine in mid-2030s: defense minister SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea aims to develop domestically built nuclear...

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...

🔴 [WAR] THE SOUTH KOREAN DEFENCE MINISTER SAYS THE SUBMARINE PROJECT IS INTENDED TO ADDRESS NORTH KOREA’S UNDERWATER NUCLEAR AND MISSILE CAPABILITIES. ... - $SOURCE$ ⚡ Live alerts: https://t.me/tickertap_alerts

S. Korea maintains goal of building nuclear-powered submarines at home: official SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea remains committed to its original goal of ...

South Korea aims to launch first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s SEOUL — ​South Korea will seek to launch ​its first nuclear-powered ‌submarine by the mid-2030s, under a new programme aimed at countering North Korea's submarine-launched nuclear and missile threats, ​Defence

S. Korea's nuclear-powered submarine program poses no proliferation concerns: IAEA chief VIENNA, June 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's planned nuclear-powered submarine progr...

(2nd LD) S. Korea aims to launch 1st nuclear-powered submarine in mid-2030s: defense minister SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea aims to develop domestically built nuclear...

(URGENT) S. Korea to comply with nonproliferation obligations in nuclear-powered submarine project: defense minister (END)

S. Korea aims to launch 1st nuclear-powered submarine in mid-2030s: defense minister SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea aims to develop domestically built nuclear...

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.

South Korea and U.S. to Cooperate on Nuclear Submarines, Accelerate ... byKim Heeyun Published 04 Nov.2025 18:04(KST) Updated 05 Nov.2025 07:10(KST) The defense ministers of South Korea and the United States discussed major security issues-including South Korea’s acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines, the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON), and an increase in defense spending-at the 57th South Korea-U.S. Security Consultative Meeting (SCM) held in Seoul. Both countries agreed to strengthen the strategic cooperation of the alliance, while also accelerating progress on practical tasks such as meeting the conditions for OPCON transfer, increasing defense cost-sharing, and expanding defense industry collaboration. Yonhap News Agency Minister of National Defense Ahn Kyubaek and U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth attended the meeting, which took place on November 4 at the Ministry of National Defense headquarters in Yongsan, Seoul. The two sides agreed to concretize South Korea’s plan to build nuclear-powered submarines, which was approved by U.S. President Donald Trump during the South Korea-U.S. summit on October 29. At a press conference, Secretary Hegseth …

(LEAD) S. Korea's nuclear-powered submarine program poses no proliferation concerns: IAEA chief VIENNA, June 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's planned nuclear-powered submarine progr...