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US, S. Korea talk about nuclear-powered submarines collaboration
(MENAFN) South Korea’s plan to develop nuclear-powered submarines is expected to enhance its deterrence capabilities and reinforce the alliance with the United States, Foreign Minister Cho Hyun stated on Monday.
Cho made the remarks during a breakfast meeting with US Undersecretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby, who is visiting Seoul following the Pentagon’s release of a new National Defense Strategy outlining policy directions for the Korean Peninsula and broader alliance priorities, according to reports.
The ministry said, “Minister Cho, in particular, recalled that nuclear-powered submarine cooperation will contribute to the alliance (with the US) by strengthening South Korea's deterrence capabilities, calling for the need for concrete implementation steps through working-level talks.”
Colby commended South Korea as a “model ally” and emphasized its leadership role in strengthening defense on the Korean Peninsula. He added that the US Department of War would ensure that key agreements from summit discussions are implemented promptly.
In November, South Korea and the US signed a trade agreement including a $150 billion Korean investment in the US shipbuilding sector, under which both countries agreed to advance the construction of nuclear-powered submarines. The agreement also covers collaboration in shipbuilding, artificial intelligence, and the nuclear sector.
Separately, South Korea’s Defense Ministry noted that the new US defense strategy highlights Seoul’s increasing responsibility to play a leading role in regional security on the Korean Peninsula.
Cho made the remarks during a breakfast meeting with US Undersecretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby, who is visiting Seoul following the Pentagon’s release of a new National Defense Strategy outlining policy directions for the Korean Peninsula and broader alliance priorities, according to reports.
The ministry said, “Minister Cho, in particular, recalled that nuclear-powered submarine cooperation will contribute to the alliance (with the US) by strengthening South Korea's deterrence capabilities, calling for the need for concrete implementation steps through working-level talks.”
Colby commended South Korea as a “model ally” and emphasized its leadership role in strengthening defense on the Korean Peninsula. He added that the US Department of War would ensure that key agreements from summit discussions are implemented promptly.
In November, South Korea and the US signed a trade agreement including a $150 billion Korean investment in the US shipbuilding sector, under which both countries agreed to advance the construction of nuclear-powered submarines. The agreement also covers collaboration in shipbuilding, artificial intelligence, and the nuclear sector.
Separately, South Korea’s Defense Ministry noted that the new US defense strategy highlights Seoul’s increasing responsibility to play a leading role in regional security on the Korean Peninsula.
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