South Korea's nuclear submarine gamble raises prospect of underwater arms race in Asia

South Korea's pursuit of nuclear-powered submarines is gaining traction following President Donald Trump's endorsement, ending decades of U.S. resistance in a move that could reshape Asia's security landscape and escalate an underwater arms race.

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Crew members of South Korean Navy's Shin Chae-ho, KSS-III Dosan Ahn Changho class submarine, salute during a fleet review to mark the 80th anniversary of the Navy's founding, in the waters off Busan, South Korea, September 26, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo
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