SCMP News31.5.2026Defense1 Min. LesezeitChina
South Korea to Launch First Low-Enriched Uranium Submarines by Mid-2030s
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South Korea plans to launch its first submarines powered by low-enriched uranium by the mid-2030s, with delivery to the Republic of Korea Navy by the late 2030s, ensuring a 30-year operational lifespan without nuclear weapons capability.
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According to the plan, South Korea will launch the first of the vessels by the mid-2030s and deliver them to the Republic of Korea Navy by the late 2030s. The submarines, which are expected to be in use for at least 30 years, will be powered by low-enriched uranium instead of high-enriched uranium that could be used to build nuclear weapons.
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