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South Korea outlines nuclear-powered submarine plan

South Korea’s Ministry of National Defense expects its first nuclear-powered submarine to enter service in the mid-2030s.

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What happened South Korea’s Ministry of National Defense expects its first nuclear-powered submarine to enter service in the mid-2030s.
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CenterSouth Korea outlines nuclear-powered submarine plan

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Right / center-rightSouth Korea overpass collapse kills three

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Breaking DefenseNews report · May 26, 4:30 PM

South Korea outlines nuclear-powered submarine plan

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South Korea’s Ministry of National Defense expects its first nuclear-powered submarine to enter service in the mid-2030s.

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Sky News WorldNews report · May 26, 9:56 AM

South Korea overpass collapse kills three

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Three people have died after an overpass partially collapsed in South Korea, officials said.

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The Japan TimesNews report · May 26, 8:58 AM

South Korea aims to launch first nuclear-powered submarine by mid-2030s

The move could reshape Asia's security landscape and escalate an underwater arms ⁠race.

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May 26, 8:58 AM: The Japan Times joined the source map.

May 26, 9:56 AM: Sky News World joined the source map.

May 26, 4:30 PM: Breaking Defense joined the source map.

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