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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

U.S. nuclear-powered submarine arrives in Korea to replenish supplies

A U.S. nuclear-powered submarine arrived at a key naval base in the southeastern city of Busan on Tuesday to replenish supplies and provide rest for crew members, South Korea's Navy said.

2025-12-23

Seoul sets up task forces for working-level talks with U.S. on nuclear subs, uranium rights, defense costs

The presidential office said Sunday it has established task force teams to support Korea's working-level negotiations with the United States on nuclear-powered submarines, uranium enrichment and Korea's share of defense costs.

2025-12-07

Expert calls South Korea's nuclear-powered sub acquisition 'possible' but 'long road'

An expert on Wednesday described South Korea's push to acquire nuclear-powered submarines as a "possible" yet "challenging" undertaking, as he pointed to an array of hurdles.

2025-11-13

Experts warn that acquiring nuclear submarines from the U.S. is a 'distant goal'

Momentum is building around Korea’s bid for nuclear-powered submarines after President Trump approved the plan. But legal, diplomatic and technical hurdles remain, and experts note that verbal assurances alone do not equate to an executable plan.

2025-10-30

UNC makes contact with North over U.S. soldier: Report

The United Nations Command (UNC) has made contact with the North Korean military regarding the U.S. Army private who dashed into the North at the Joint Security Area (JSA) last week, according to the London-based Sunday Times on Saturday.

2023-07-23

USS Michigan docks in Busan after North's missile launches

A U.S. nuclear-powered guided missile submarine (SSGN) docked in Busan on Friday, marking the first such visit in six years, Seoul's Defense Ministry said.

2023-06-16

Spotted in Busan

The U.S. Navy's nuclear-powered submarine USS Key West is seen at a dock at the South Korean Fleet Command in Busan on Wednesday. A public disclosure of the submarine's presence in Busan appears to be a warning to North Korea.

2022-11-02