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Seoul’s Security Chief Heads to Washington for Post-Summit Talks on Nuclear Subs and Fuel Cycle

The outreach follows concern after the new U.S. security strategy omitted North Korea.

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac answers reporters' questions at Incheon International Airport, west of Seoul, on Dec. 16, 2025, before departing for Washington. (Yonhap)
National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac attends a ceremony for the signing of joint documents between South Korea and Laos held at the presidential office in Seoul on Dec. 15, 2025. (Yonhap)
National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac answers reporters' questions at Incheon International Airport, west of Seoul, on Dec. 16, 2025, before departing for Washington. (Yonhap)

Overview

  • National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac departed Tuesday for Washington to advance follow-up measures from the Oct. 29 Lee–Trump summit.
  • Wi said he will discuss South Korea’s push to build nuclear-powered submarines, including U.S. preparations and issues that require action by the U.S. Congress.
  • His agenda includes securing civil-purpose uranium enrichment and spent fuel reprocessing capabilities, with assurances on nonproliferation.
  • Seoul has created three task forces to prepare working-level consultations on nuclear submarines, fuel-cycle capabilities and defense budget coordination.
  • Wi plans consultations on peace on the Korean Peninsula and ways to restart talks with North Korea, and he is widely expected to meet Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to sources.