The US will help South Korea build nuclear 'attack' submarines - here's what that means

South Korea's government has announced that it has finalised an agreement to build nuclear-powered submarines in partnership with the United States. The US has approved the "attack submarines" and ...

Analysis - South Korea's nuclear submarine gamble raises prospect of underwater arms race in Asia

By Ju-min Park, Trevor Hunnicutt and Tim Kelly SEOUL/WASHINGTON/TOKYO, Dec 5 (Reuters) - South Korea's pursuit of ...

Only 6 countries have nuclear submarines. Does Europe need more?

A defence expert weighs in on whether Europe needs more nuclear-powered submarines amid growing tensions with Russia. View on ...
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Seoul’s N-sub gamble raises prospect of underwater arms race in Asia

South Korea’s pursuit of nuclear-powered submarines is gaining traction following President Donald Trump’s endorsement, ending decades of US resistance in a move that ...
The National InterestOpinion

South Korea Is Getting Nuclear Submarines? Good!

Many countries want nuclear submarines for national prestige rather than for security needs. But South Korea is ...

Case for nuclear-powered submarines

A submarine is a military or civilian vessel designed to operate underwater for extended periods, capable of diving below the ...
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South Korea Positions KSS-III Attack Submarine for International Sale

The KSS-III submarine has a crew of 50, displaces 3,358 tons surfaced and 3,705 tons submerged and measures 274 feet long with a 31.5-foot beam. South Korea Ministry of Defense photo South Korea ...
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North Korea fires unidentified ballistic missile: Seoul military

North Korea fired a ballistic missile Friday, Seoul's military said, around a week after US President Donald Trump approved South Korea's plan to build a nuclear-powered submarine. Analysts have said ...