South Korea

Ahn Gyu-back discusses plans for South Korea’s nuclear-powered submarines with U.S. senators

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South Korea’s Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back met US senators Jeanne Shaheen, Jacky Rosen, Thomas Tillis, and John Curtis in Seoul. They discussed defense cooperation....

South Korea moves toward nuclear-powered submarines as defense ministry seeks special law

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The defense ministry is pushing for a special law to allow nuclear-powered submarines. This follows US approval for South Korea to acquire nuclear fuel....

South Korea showcases AI weapons and advanced arms in major push for global defense exports

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South Korea’s defense industry showcased its global ambitions this week in Riyadh. The country unveiled advanced land, sea, and...

South Korea targets Canada’s $60 trillion submarine deal with sweeping industrial and energy offer

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South Korea is aiming to win Canada’s next-generation submarine program, a deal worth up to 60 trillion won, by...

South Korea faces political shock as ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee is accused of corruption

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In a major legal shock in South Korea, prosecutors have accused Kim Keon‑hee, the wife of former President Yoon...

United States and South Korea move to open talks on nuclear submarine cooperation for regional security

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The United States and South Korea have agreed to move forward with a separate agreement on nuclear submarine cooperation....

South Korea transfers Jang Bogo-class submarine to Poland to strengthen defense cooperation

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South Korea has announced a historic plan to transfer its first-generation Jang Bogo-class submarine to Poland at no cost....

Beijing Erupts Over Seoul’s Nuclear Submarine Pact with U.S.—“Don’t Play with Fire on Taiwan!”

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China has expressed strong concerns over Seoul’s plan to build nuclear-powered attack submarines in partnership with the United States....
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