US ‘War Chief’ Backs Trump’s Nuke Sub Plan For Seoul Amid North Korea Threat; ‘Stronger Than...’

During a visit to Seoul, U.S. Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Washington’s active support for South Korea’s plan to develop a nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-to-late 2030s. The announcement followed the 57th US–Republic of Korea Security Consultative Meeting, attended by Hegseth and South Korean Defence Minister Ahn Gyu‑baek at the Defence Ministry in Yongsan. The joint statement emphasized modernizing South Korea’s naval deterrence against North Korea and included agreements to accelerate investment and enable maintenance and repair of U.S. warships in Korean ports. Watch for details