President Lee lauds nuclear sub program as 'symbol of commitment to self-reliant defense'

President Lee Jae Myung watches a video during the first meeting of the Future Defense Strategy Committee held in Jinhae, South Gyeongsang, on May 26. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

President Lee Jae Myung applauded Korea’s planned nuclear-powered submarine program as "a symbol of our commitment to self-reliant defense," which could also accelerate efforts to reclaim wartime operational control from the United States.

“A nuclear-powered submarine, to be built on the foundation of the strong Korea-U.S. alliance, will symbolize our determination to take responsibility for peace and security on the Korean Peninsula ourselves,” Lee said during the first meeting of the Future Defense Strategy Committee held in Jinhae, South Gyeongsang, on Tuesday.

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“It will also greatly contribute to strengthening Korea’s defense industry capabilities.”