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Trump Approves South Korea's Nuclear Submarine Development

10/30/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced on October 30, 2025 that South Korea will be allowed to build a nuclear-powered submarine.
The move followed a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, who urged modernization of the U.S.–Korea alliance and reduced financial burden.
South Korea plans to construct the submarine in Philadelphia, bolstered by a $150 billion investment in U.S. shipbuilding, as experts warn of proliferation risks and urge safeguards.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced on October 30, 2025 that South Korea will be allowed to build a nuclear-powered submarine.
The move followed a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, who urged modernization of the U.S.–Korea alliance and reduced financial burden.
South Korea plans to construct the submarine in Philadelphia, bolstered by a $150 billion investment in U.S. shipbuilding, as experts warn of proliferation risks and urge safeguards.