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South Korea, with U.S. approval, will develop nuclear-powered submarines to strengthen Indo-Pacific deterrence and ease U.S. naval pressure.
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.
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.
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.
The project marks a significant shift in U.S.-South Korea defense cooperation.
Corea del Sur, con la aprobación de Estados Unidos, desarrollará submarinos de propulsión nuclear para fortalecer la disuasión en el Indo-Pacífico y aliviar la presión naval de Estados Unidos.