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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. 2026.2.10
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
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