President Donald Trump shakes hands with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung as he receives a gift of a gold crown and an award of the Grand Order of Mugunghwa, not seen, during a high honor ceremony at the Gyeongju National Museum in Gyeongju, South Korea on Oct. 29, 2025. AP Photo/Mark SchiefelbeinU.S. President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the United States will share sensitive nuclear propulsion technology with South Korea so that the U.S. ally can build a nuclear-powered submarine to counter regional threats, such as from China and North Korea.The announcement was made via posts by Trump to Truth Social after a Wednesday summit with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. In addition to the nuclear technology sharing, leaders discussed modernizing their military alliance and trade deals.
Trump Says US to Share Nuclear-Powered Submarine Tech With South Korea
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