SECURITYJun 15 · 07:30 UTCWAR ON THE ROCKSWilson Grossman-Trawick

South Korea Could Build Nuclear Submarines, But It Shouldn’t

South Korea's Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back unveiled a roadmap for developing nuclear-powered submarines in May 2026. The Future Defense Strategy Committee, chaired by President Lee Jae Myung, published a basic plan for this development, but the article argues the initiative is misdirected.

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