US President Donald Trump and South Korea's President Lee Jae in Gyeongju on October 29, 2025.
Trump approves nuclear-powered submarines for South Korea
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US President Donald Trump said Thursday he has given approval for ally South Korea to build a nuclear powered submarine, a day after the two countries said they have reached a broad trade deal.
"I have given them approval to build a Nuclear Powered Submarine, rather than the old fashioned, and far less nimble, diesel powered Submarines that they have now," Trump said on Truth Social.
