South Korea Should Lean into Nuclear-Powered Submarines
The art of the deal is back, and so is the price tag on alliances. In this context, South Korea’s ambitions to develop nuclear-powered submarines could become a critical factor in shaping its alliance with the United States. While the program is primarily aimed at countering North Korea’s advancing submarine-launched ballistic missile capabilities, it also carries broader strategic implications. Despite concerns about the shifting priorities of South Korea’s political leadership — where transitions between conservative and progressive administrations often lead to shifts in diplomatic priorities and strategies — its nuclear-powered submarine program represents a tangible commitment to strengthening the country’s The post South Korea Should Lean into Nuclear-Powered Submarines appeared first on War on the Rocks.
The art of the deal is back, and so is the price tag on alliances. In this context, South Korea’s ambitions to develop nuclear-powered submarines could become a critical factor in shaping its alliance with the United States. While the program is primarily aimed at countering North Korea’s advancing submarine-launched ballistic missile capabilities, it also carries broader strategic implications. Despite concerns about the shifting priorities of South Korea’s political leadership — where transitions between conservative and progressive administrations often lead to shifts in diplomatic priorities and strategies — its nuclear-powered submarine program represents a tangible commitment to strengthening the country’s
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