Trump Approves South Korea’s Nuclear-Powered Submarine Plan
U.S. President Donald Trump has approved South Korea’s proposal to build nuclear-powered submarines, agreeing to share highly sensitive American propulsion technology. The decision was announced after talks in Gyeongju with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, who stressed that the program involves nuclear fuel for submarines, not weapons. The move is expected to boost Seoul’s naval capabilities, allowing longer patrols and enhanced monitoring of regional threats. This marks a historic policy shift, as the U.S. has rarely shared such technology, previously limiting it to select allies like the U.K. and Australia. Analysts say the agreement underscores Washington’s growing focus on Indo-Pacific security amid rising tensions with North Korea and China.
Trump Approves South Korea’s Nuclear-Powered Submarine Plan
