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PPP pushes presidential oversight for nuclear submarines

Opposition lawmakers proposed a special bill placing a nuclear-submarine strategy committee under the president as Seoul advances its Jang Bogo N program.

2026.8.27

U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker, center, arrives at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building in Jongno District, central Seoul, on June 2. [YONHAP]

Korea, U.S. agree on timeline for talks on nuclear-powered submarines and nuclear energy

Korea and the United States agreed on a timeline for advancing Seoul's push to acquire nuclear-powered submarines and secure expanded rights to enrich uranium and reprocess spent nuclear fuel.

2026.6.3

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Nuclear powered submarine USS Greeneville arrives at a Navy's base in Busan on Dec. 23, 2025. [NEWS1]

Senior Korean diplomat visits Washington for talks on nuclear sub project, other issues

South Korea's First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo arrived in Washington on Monday for talks with senior U.S. officials, as Seoul seeks to accelerate implementation of last year's bilateral security and other agreements.

2026.5.19

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Rafael Grossi speaks at a press conference at the Four Seasons Hotel in Jongno District, central Seoul, on April 15. [KANG JEONG-HYEON]

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.

2026.4.15

Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back answers questions from lawmakers during a National Assembly defense committee meeting in Yeouido, western Seoul, on Nov. 5. [LIM HYUN-DONG]

'Nuclear' or 'atomic'? Gov't terminology on submarines baffles public.

The government has changed its terminology for nuclear submarines to nuclear-powered submarines, then back to nuclear submarines, causing confusion among the public about the government's stance on the much-debated technology.

2025.11.13

Minister of National Defense Ahn Gyu-back answers questions from lawmakers during a meeting held at the National Assembly in western Seoul on Nov. 5. [LIM HYUN-DONG]

Joint fact sheet on recent Korea-U.S. summit allegedly delayed due to nuclear submarine dispute

The release of a joint fact sheet from the recent Korea-U.S. summit appears to be delayed due to disagreement over where Korea's nuclear-powered submarine should be built — domestically, or at a U.S. shipyard.

2025.11.9

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, center, visits a major shipyard to inspect the progress in building a nuclear-powered submarine in a photo carried by North Korea's official Rodong Sinmun on March 8. [YONHAP]

North Korean leader inspects nuclear-powered submarine project

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspected a project to build a nuclear-powered submarine, warning that his country's maritime defense capability will be "fully" projected "in any necessary waters without limitation."

2025.3.9

U.S. President Donald Trump, right, has a heated discussion with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington on Feb. 28. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Lawmaker says Korea should pursue nuclear submarine after Trump pulls aid from Ukraine

Korean politicians urge enhanced defense capabilities and a reevaluation of U.S. security dependence after Trump's criticisms, proposing a nuclear-powered submarine program to strengthen national security.

2025.3.7

Kim Hyun-chong, South Korea’s deputy national security adviser, in a briefing in July. [YONHAP]

North pillories nuclear sub idea for South

One of North Korea’s propaganda outlets criticized South Korea for reports that it wants to acquire nuclear fuel from the United States for a nuclear-powered submarine.

2020.10.18