US Indo-Pacific Commander Adm. Samuel Paparo suggests S. Korea's potential future acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines.

US Indo-Pacific Commander Adm. Samuel Paparo suggests S. Korea's acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines could be considered in the future based on operational analysis. The commander highlighted the importance of finding efficient ways to combine capabilities with South Korea to defend alliances and partnerships. Paparo, however, has no further comment at this time.