South Korea Could Get Nuclear Subs 10 Years Earlier Than Australia: Analysts

Submarine building experience, a skilled workforce, and less red tape will likely give the Asian nation an advantage.U.S. President Donald Trump greets South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the White House on Aug. 25, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times&11/13/2025|Updated: 11/13/2025South Korea will likely have nuclear-powered submarines in the water before Australia does, despite starting four years later than the AUKUS deal.That’s the opinion of defence analysts in response to the Oct. 30 announcement by the Trump administration to support South Korea’s acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines.Rex Widerstrom is a New Zealand-based reporter with over 40 years of experience in media, including radio and print. He is currently a presenter for Hutt Radio.Author’s Selected Articles