Seoul lays out plans to build nuclear sub by mid-2030s to counter North Korea

NK News – North Korea News · May 27, 2026

South Korea has announced plans to build its first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s, saying the vessel will play “a pivotal role” in countering North Korea’s growing submarine-based nuclear and missile threats. During the inaugural Future Defense Strategy Committee meeting on Tuesday at the southeastern naval hub of Jinhae, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back unveiled Seoul’s […]