Defense chief requests US Navy's support for S. Korea's nuclear-powered sub project

“Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back has asked the U.S. Navy for support for South Korea's push to acquire nuclear-powered submarines, according to his office Wednesday. According to the defense ministry, Ahn met with Hung Cao, acting U.S. Navy secretary, in Washington on Tuesday (U.S. time) and requested support for the Seoul initiative, stressing that it would contribute to the shared security interests of the two countries and serve as an important milestone in advancing the bilateral alliance. Ahn emphasized South Korea is an optimal partner for shipbuilding cooperation with the United States, citing the country's strong shipbuilding capabilities and the recent legislation regarding Korean investment in the U.S. Seoul is seeking to acquire nuclear-powered submarines under a joint summit agreement with the U.S. reached last year, along with efforts to secure uranium enrichment and spent fuel reprocessing capabilities for civil purposes. The minister also met with key congressional figures, including Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi), chairman of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee; Sen.

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