Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:18am on 31 Oct 2025,Friday International
President Donald Trump announced the US will share nuclear-powered submarine technology with South Korea following Wednesday's meeting with President Lee Jae Myung. Lee clarified earlier misunderstandings, stating South Korea seeks nuclear fuel, not weapons, and increased military spending to reduce America's financial burden. He emphasized nuclear-powered submarines could assist US regional activities. US nuclear submarine technology is highly sensitive; even recent UK-Australia deals avoid direct knowledge transfer. The announcement precedes Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, whose country possesses nuclear submarines. North Korea unveiled a nuclear-powered submarine under construction in March and conducted cruise missile tests Wednesday. Pentagon officials haven't commented. Trump also hinted at reducing China-related tariffs, citing improved relations and fentanyl cooperation expectations. (PC: X)
