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South Korea pushes nuclear-powered submarine plan
Key takeaways
- Seoul's plans for nuclear-powered vessels come as regional rivals ramp up undersea capabilities, raising concerns over a widening military buildup.
- Analysts point out that when taken with developments already under way or being considered by China, North Korea and Japan, it is clear that northeast Asia is already very firmly embroiled in an undersea arms race.
- The plan — known as the Jangbogo-N Project, after the South's first submarine — emphasizes that nuclear-powered submarines "possess dramatically enhanced operational capabilities compared to existing diesel submarines."
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Seoul's plans for nuclear-powered vessels come as regional rivals ramp up undersea capabilities, raising concerns over a widening military buildup.
https://p.dw.com/p/5EXv YImage: abaca /picture alliance Advertisement The South Korean government has announced plans to develop nuclear-powered attack submarines, with the first vessel to be operational by the mid-2030s, as part of an effort to strengthen its naval capabilities.
Analysts point out that when taken with developments already under way or being considered by China, North Korea and Japan, it is clear that northeast Asia is already very firmly embroiled in an undersea arms race.
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