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Korea, Canada talk supply chain disruptions, submarines bid at 'two plus two' talks

Korea and Canada on Wednesday discussed joint efforts to address global supply chain disruptions and other shared issues, including Seoul's bid for a multibillion-dollar Canadian patrol submarine project.

2026-03-25

Korean sub to make trans-Pacific journey for joint drills with Canada amid major bid

A 3,000-ton Korean naval submarine will travel across the Pacific for the first time to take part in joint drills with Canada in June, aimed at bolstering maritime security and arms industry cooperation, the Navy said Wednesday.

2026-03-25

Defense minister makes pitch for South Korea's bid to secure Canada's submarine project

Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back has made an emphatic pitch for South Korea's bid to win Canada's high-profile submarine procurement project during talks with his Canadian counterpart in Ottawa.

2026-02-26

Foreign Ministry establishes team for U.S.-Korea nuclear submarine negotiations

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched a team to support negotiations with the United States on Korea's push to build nuclear-powered submarines, diplomatic sources said Thursday.

2026-02-12

Defense Ministry seeks legal framework for nuclear-powered submarines amid U.S. support

The Ministry of National Defense is pushing to propose a special law supporting the introduction of nuclear-powered submarines, sources said on Tuesday, as the United States has allowed Korea to secure fuel for nuclear-powered submarines.

2026-02-10

Hanwha units sign partnerships with 5 Canadian companies for submarine bid

Hanwha Ocean, a shipbuilding unit of Hanwha Group, and its defense solutions affiliate Hanwha Systems have signed partnership deals with Canadian steel, AI and aerospace companies, the group said Tuesday.

2026-01-27

Seoul, Washington set course for nuclear-powered sub agreement, follow-up talks planned

South Korea and the United States agreed to pursue a separate deal on cooperation for the construction of nuclear-powered submarines, Seoul's top security adviser said Friday.

2025-12-24

'Submarine war' with Germany heats up in race for Canadian contract

With Korea ultimately eliminated from Poland’s bid to upgrade its naval capabilities with the Orka submarine procurement initiative, Seoul has launched an all-out campaign to beat Germany for a 60 trillion won Canadian submarine contract.

2025-11-27

Industry minister promotes Korea's sub capabilities in meeting with Canadian counterpart

Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan stressed the technological and security strengths of Korean submarines in a meeting with his Canadian counterpart Monday, as they discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in advanced industries.

2025-11-24

China formally expresses concerns over Korea's possible acquisition of nuclear-propelled submarine

Chinese Ambassador to Korea Dai Bing issued a rare public warning to Seoul on Thursday, saying Beijing has formally expressed concerns over Seoul’s possible acquisition of nuclear-propelled submarines (SSNs).

2025-11-14