U.S. President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the United States will share sensitive nuclear propulsion technology with South Korea so that the U.S. ally can build a nuclear-powered submarine to counter regional threats, such as from China and North Korea.
The announcement was made via posts by Trump to Truth Social after a Wednesday summit with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. In addition to the nuclear technology sharing, leaders discussed modernizing their military alliance and trade deals.
South Korea has committed $150 billion to U.S. shipbuilding investments, with the submarine slated for construction at the Philly Shipyard, which is owned by South Korean conglomerate Hanwha Group….
Trump Says US to Share Nuclear-Powered Submarine Tech With South Korea
