Trump Approves South Korea's Nuclear Submarine Plan

During his visit to South Korea, President Trump announced that he had given South Korea approval to build a nuclear-powered submarine, which would be constructed in Philadelphia. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung had requested U.S. support for nuclear fuel for submarines to enhance their naval capabilities. Trump also outlined a trade agreement where South Korea would invest $350 billion in the U.S., buy American oil and gas, and pay the U.S. $350 billion in exchange for lower U.S. tariffs on South Korean imports. The deal aims to boost the American shipbuilding industry and strengthen the U.S.-South Korea military alliance. The move has implications for regional rivals North Korea and China, both of which possess nuclear-powered submarines.

The article discusses the skepticism surrounding US President Donald Trump's announcement that he has given South Korea approval to build nuclear-powered submarines in the US. Analysts raise concerns about the feasibility, cost, and potential nuclear proliferation risks associated with the plan. South Korean officials have expressed caution, with Defence Minister Ahn Kyu-baek stating that further discussions between the two countries are necessary. The plan involves Hanwha Group, which acquired the Philadelphia Shipyard, investing in the US shipbuilding industry.

US President Donald Trump announced that he has approved South Korea's plan to build a nuclear-powered submarine in Philadelphia, praising Seoul as a 'serious partner' in shipbuilding efforts. The decision comes ahead of Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where they discussed managing heightened tensions between the US and China. Trump stated that the US military alliance with South Korea is 'stronger than ever before' and that the port fee dispute between the US and China is 'no longer an issue' after their talks.