Event Brief
South Korea to deploy locally built nuclear submarine by late-2030s
Filed: May 26, 2026 at 3:03 AM ET
Summary: South Korea unveiled a roadmap to develop nuclear-powered submarines and deploy the first vessel by the late 2030s.
WHO: South Korea
WHAT: Unveiled a roadmap to develop nuclear-powered submarines and deploy the first vessel by the late 2030s
WHEN: May 26, 2026 at 2:17 AM ET
WHERE: South Korea
WHY: President Lee Jae Myung convened a new defense strategy council focused on strengthening military autonomy
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