Overview
- Seoul says Washington has approved its use of U.S.-supplied enriched uranium to fuel a nuclear-powered submarine.
- South Korea intends to construct the boat domestically, though the White House points back to President Trump’s statement that it would be built in Philadelphia.
- Top South Korean officials say Hanwha’s Philadelphia yard currently lacks the capability to build a nuclear-powered submarine.
- Officials describe ongoing U.S.–ROK coordination to navigate the 2015 atomic agreement and export-control limits, with reporting indicating any deal would cover fuel rather than reactor technology.
- Both governments are finalizing a joint fact sheet tied to a $350 billion investment–tariff package, as analysts warn China could respond with economic pressure.