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Defense Ministry issues public notice of draft bill on nuclear-powered subs

In the draft bill announcement, the government committed to refrain from any development of nuclear warheads.

2026.7.29

미국 해군의 핵추진 공격잠수함(SSN)인 로스앤젤레스함. 이 함을 시작으로 1972년부터 1996년까지 62척의 LA급 핵잠이 건조됐다. 한국은 2017년 LA급 핵잠 1척 구매 의사를 미국에 밝혔지만, 무산됐다. 미 해군

Submarine bill locks in Korea’s nonnuclear pledge

A new special bill would speed Seoul’s nuclear-powered submarine program while legally barring any move toward developing or possessing nuclear weapons.

2026.7.28

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Jang Bogo-class submarine built by Hanwha Ocean

Korean shipbuilders to square off next in Saudi Arabia, Thailand and Greece

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and Hanwha Ocean are set to split bids for Saudi Arabia’s naval program while preparing for fiercer overseas competition.

2026.7.24

Lee vows continued support for K-defense industry after loss in Canadian submarine bid

After Hanwha Ocean lost Canada’s submarine deal to Germany’s TKMS, President Lee Jae Myung said the bid still proved Korea’s naval technology and pledged continued support for defense exports.

2026.7.7

Arms agency holds launch ceremony for Submarine Tugboat-II program's lead vessel

The Defense Acquisition Program Administration held a ceremony for the lead vessel of the Submarine Tugboat-II program, which is primarily designed to tow the Navy's 3,600-ton Jang Bogo submarines.

2026.6.25

Canada may split $39B submarine contract between Korea, Germany if decision slips past June

Seoul says its offer is stronger on delivery and industry, but security politics may shape whether Korea wins all 12 submarines or shares the order with Germany.

2026.6.23

Seoul to expedite process for nuclear-powered submarine program

Following recent meetings with U.S. delegation, Korea's pan-governmental task force put forth a special legislative bill aiming to speed up Korea's timeline and launch its first sub by the mid-2030s.

2026.6.10

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

Presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik, left, speaks to employees as he visits Martinrea International, in Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada, on Monday, June 1, 2026. [AP/YONHAP]

Korea, Canada discuss stronger space, defense cooperation amid submarine bidding race

Korea and Canada have discussed a deeper partnership in advanced industries, including space and defense, Seoul's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources said Tuesday, as the country is making last-minute efforts to win Canada's submarine project.

2026.6.2

The 3,000-ton ROKS Dosan Ahn Chang-ho enters the Canadian naval base in Esquimalt, Victoria, on May 23, marking the first trans-Pacific voyage ever undertaken by a Korean submarine. [YONHAP]

Korea’s confidence grows against Germany in Canada's $40B submarine race

At the beginning of Canada’s closely watched $40 billion submarine bidding process, Korea appeared to be somewhat behind Germany, but the tide has since shifted.

2026.5.28