South Korea, US to negotiate treaty for Seoul's nuclear-powered subs, adviser says

24-12-2025 12:11 HKT

Crew members of South Korean Navy's Shin Chae-ho, KSS-III Dosan Ahn Changho class submarine, salute during a fleet review to mark the 80th anniversary of the Navy's founding, in the waters off Busan, South Korea, September 26, 2025. (Reuters)

South Korea and the United States will negotiate a treaty to support Seoul's plan to build nuclear-powered submarines with U.S. help, Seoul's presidential adviser said on Wednesday.

South Korea plans to use low-enriched uranium to power the submarines and does not intend to introduce highly enriched uranium, Wi Sung-lac told a briefing.

(Reuters)

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