[series_posts_list][/series_posts_list]North Korea’s state media said on Nov. 18 that South Korea’s U.S.-approved plan to build nuclear-powered submarines would trigger a hot arms race.
Last week, Seoul and Washington released details of an agreement struck by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and U.S. President Donald Trump during their summits in August and October to collaborate on constructing commercial and naval vessels, including nuclear-powered submarines.
“The United States has given approval for the ROK to build nuclear-powered attack submarines,” the White House said in a fact sheet. “The United States will work closely with the ROK to advance requirements for this shipbuilding project, including avenues to source fuel.” The Republic of Korea (ROK) is South Korea’s official name….
North Korean Media Says US-South Korea Submarine Deal Will Spark ‘Hot Arms Race’
