Doubts surface over Trump’s South Korea nuclear submarine plan

South China Morning PostCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by Park Chan-kyongOctober 30, 2025 at 06:10 AM

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US President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that he had given South Korea approval to build nuclear-powered submarines instead of their current diesel models. He stated these submarines would be constructed at Philadelphia shipyards in the US. However, Hanwha Group, which recently acquired the Philly Shipyard for $100 million, has a separate plan to invest $5 billion as part of South Korea’s commitment to support the growth of the US shipbuilding industry through a $150 billion fund. In response, South Korean Defence Minister Ahn Kyu-baek expressed that further discussions between both countries are necessary before proceeding with Trump's proposal.

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Lee Jae-myung 40% Ahn Kyu-baek ×240% Hanwha Group 50% Philadelphia Shipyards ×260% South Korea ×580% Donald Trump ×490%

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