Seoul: The presidential office on Thursday expressed its approval of U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to permit South Korea to pursue building a nuclear-powered submarine. The office emphasized its commitment to maintaining close cooperation with the United States throughout the entire process.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Trump announced on social media that he had authorized South Korea to construct a nuclear-powered submarine, specifying that it would be manufactured in Philadelphia shipyards. This announcement followed a summit in Gyeongju, where President Lee Jae Myung requested that Trump allow South Korea to access nuclear fuel for this purpose.
“Our government welcomes President Trump’s decision,” stated presidential spokesperson Kim Nam-jun during a press briefing. Kim highlighted that the decision would strengthen South Korea’s defense capabilities and significantly enhance its military’s ability to defend the nation, officially known as the Republic of Korea. He further assured that South Korea would continue to work closely with the U.S. as it moves forward with the necessary follow-up measures.