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North's missile launch prompts speculation about SLBM program

North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea on Sunday from an area associated with its submarine fleet, prompting speculation that the launches could be linked to its submarine-launched ballistic missile program.

2026-04-19

IAEA chief says Seoul's nuclear submarine project would require 'ironclad guarantees'

Rafael Grossi, director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), on Wednesday signaled the start of formal discussions with Seoul over its nuclear-powered submarine ambitions.

2026-04-15

Missing submarine worker located, authorities struggle with rescue

Fire authorities found the worker who went missing in a fire that broke out on a Navy submarine. The worker's condition was not immediately known.

2026-04-09

Submarine fire breaks out at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard, one worker reported missing

A female worker went missing after a fire broke out in a Korean Navy submarine, ROKS Hong Beom-do, which was undergoing maintenance at a shipyard in Ulsan at afternoon on Thursday.

2026-04-09

Korea in talks with IAEA over visit by agency chief amid nuclear-powered sub push

Korea is in talks with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) over a potential visit by the agency's chief, an official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday, amid Seoul's push to acquire nuclear-powered attack submarines.

2026-03-31

Korea touts job creation with Canadian sub project bid at bilateral economic cooperation forum

Korea is positioning its bid for Canada's $44 billion submarine program as a long-term industrial engine capable of generating almost half a million jobs across the Canadian economy.

2026-03-31

Defense procurement chief says Korea has 50-50 chance of winning Canadian submarine bid

The chief of Korea's defense procurement agency said he forecasts a 50-50 chance of Korea winning a major bid to supply submarines to Canada, adding that Seoul has done its best and the die has been cast.

2026-03-20

German bid for Canadian $40B sub project takes hit as Volkswagen denies offset

The tide in the bidding war for Canada's $40 billion submarine project appeared to take a turn as Volkswagen officially refused to attach itself to Germany's efforts to claim the contract, potentially dealing a blow to the country's proposal.

2026-03-12

Britain, Norway enter Korea-Germany bidding for $40B Canadian submarine project

The high-stakes competition between Korea and Germany for a 60 trillion won submarine contract with the Canadian Navy has become more complicated, with the potential to turn into a split deal rather than the typical winner-takes-all bid.

2026-03-10

Industry minister to visit Canada to back Seoul's bid for high-profile submarine project

Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan will visit Canada this week to extend support for a Korean consortium's bid to secure Canada's 60 trillion won ($40.5 billion) submarine project, Kim's office said on Wednesday.

2026-03-04