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Nuclear Submarines Are Giant Silent Sea Monsters, Capable of Patrolling the Oceans With Unmatched Power. But What Makes Them So Special? And Why Did the United States Give an Ultimatum to South Korea About These Submarines?
A nuclear submarine, an innovation from the United States, is a vessel equipped with a nuclear reactor that provides power to propel the submarine and operate all its onboard systems, including electronics, life support systems, and armaments. What sets a nuclear submarine apart from conventional submarines is the nuclear reactor, which allows the submarine to operate for long periods without the need for refueling, unlike diesel-electric submarines.
With the growing threats from North Korea, the nuclear submarine program is essential for South Korea’s defense. However, South Korea relied on the help of the United States to develop these submarines. Something changed, and the United States issued an ultimatum that dashed South Korea’s hopes.
During a Security Summit in Singapore, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Ruled Out the Possibility of Including South Korea in the AUKUS Agreement
The Pentagon stated that, due to AUKUS commitments with Australia, it would be unlikely for the United States to assist South Korea in building nuclear submarines at this time. When asked how he would respond to a direct request from South Korea, Austin said it would be “very, very difficult” to accommodate that demand beyond what is already being done. He mentioned that AUKUS is a good addition to regional security.
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In 2021, the United States signed the AUKUS pact with the United Kingdom and Australia to share nuclear submarine technology and sell at least three Virginia-class submarines to Australia in the 2030s. South Korea expressed interest in getting involved in the project, but the priority for the United States is to neutralize China’s growing power in the Asia-Pacific region.
This security pact in two phases is the first time Washington has shared nuclear propulsion technology since doing so with the United Kingdom in the 1950s. The United States’ decision not to include South Korea in AUKUS could have significant impacts on regional security and the relationship between the two countries.
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