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flag South Korea, with U.S. approval, will develop nuclear-powered submarines to strengthen Indo-Pacific deterrence and ease U.S. naval pressure.

flag South Korea plans to develop nuclear-powered submarines with U.S. approval, aiming to address the growing imbalance in the Indo-Pacific where foreign submarine fleets outpace the U.S. Navy’s 49 attack submarines. flag Backed by President Trump’s endorsement, the initiative could ease pressure on American forces, enhance regional deterrence near Taiwan and the South China Sea, and generate high-paying jobs. flag Though construction location and timeline remain uncertain, South Korea’s advanced shipbuilding expertise and existing submarine designs support the transition, pending progress on nuclear fuel reprocessing agreements. flag The project marks a significant shift in U.S.-South Korea defense cooperation.

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