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South Korea to begin legislative process for nuclear-propelled submarines

South Korea plans to start drafting legislation in early 2026 to regulate the operation of nuclear-powered submarines, addressing gaps in rules on nuclear fuel and reactors.

February 10, 2026

Joyce Lee/Reuters

South Korea to begin legislative process for nuclear-propelled submarines

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South Korea's defence ministry said on Tuesday that it plans to begin the process for establishing legislation for operating a nuclear-propelled submarine in the first half of 2026.


The ministry said in a briefing that currently South Korea has no regulations governing special elements of nuclear-propelled submarines such as nuclear fuel and nuclear reactors.

-Joyce Lee/Reuters

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