S. Korea says it will build nuclear-powered submarines at home
South Korea has long sought to acquire nuclear-powered submarines to counter North Korea’s growing military threats
May 26, 2026 08:37
SEOUL: South Korea will build its nuclear-powered submarines at home, the defense minister said on Tuesday, with a plan to launch its first vessel in the mid-2030s.
Seoul is seeking to bolster deterrence against nuclear-armed North Korea, with the South set to join a small circle of countries that operate nuclear-powered submarines after receiving US approval for the supply of restricted nuclear fuel.
