National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac prepares for a press briefing on the HMM Namu vessel's explosion near the Strait of Hormuz at the presidential office press room in Jongno District, central Seoul, on May 11. [YONHAP]
National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac will meet with U.S. Under Secretary of State Allison Hooker on Tuesday, informed sources said, during which the two will likely discuss Seoul's push to build nuclear-powered submarines.
Wi and Hooker will meet at the Blue House at 2 p.m. to discuss a range of pending issues, likely including Seoul's push to secure greater authority to enrich uranium and reprocess spent nuclear fuel for its envisioned nuclear-powered submarines, according to the sources.
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