South Korea aims to launch first nuclear-powered submarine by mid-2030s

SEOUL – South Korea will seek to launch its first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s, under a new programme aimed at countering North Korea’s submarine-launched nuclear and missile threats, Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back said on Tuesday.

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(Reporting by Joyce LeeEditing by Ed Davies)

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This story was originally published May 25, 2026 at 11:19 PM.

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