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South Korea Approved for Nuclear-Powered Submarine BuildTrump's approval lets Seoul join an elite group with nuclear subs, with construction set at Philadelphia Shipyards in 2025.
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- President Trump authorized South Korea to construct a nuclear-powered submarine to replace older diesel models.
- The submarine will be built at Philadelphia Shipyards in the US, though propulsion technology sources remain unspecified.
- South Korean leader Lee clarified the vessels will not carry nuclear weapons but enhance tracking of North Korean and Chinese subs.
- Analysts highlight the need for stringent safeguards due to proliferation concerns linked to nuclear propulsion technology.
South Korea will be building its Nuclear Powered Submarine in the Philadelphia Shipyards, right here in the good ol’ U.S.A.— Donald Trump, while discussing the approval for South Korea to build a nuclear-powered submarine.
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