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South Korea, US Discuss Nuclear Submarine, Uranium Expansion

6/3/2026

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South Korea and the United States held cooperation talks, led by Vice-Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo and Undersecretary Allison Hooker.
Park Il said the talks covered expanding uranium enrichment and spent-fuel reprocessing, while South Korea targets a nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s.
Sides pledged results, a review and consultations, citing the November 2025 fact sheet that confirmed U.S. support for South Korea’s civilian uranium program and approval for nuclear-powered attack submarines.

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South Korea and the United States held cooperation talks, led by Vice-Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo and Undersecretary Allison Hooker.
Park Il said the talks covered expanding uranium enrichment and spent-fuel reprocessing, while South Korea targets a nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s.
Sides pledged results, a review and consultations, citing the November 2025 fact sheet that confirmed U.S. support for South Korea’s civilian uranium program and approval for nuclear-powered attack submarines.