US EditionTop U.S. Admiral Says South Korea’s New Submarine Should Keep China in Check
U.S. admiral highlights South Korea's nuclear subs will help counter China’s naval growth and expects global deployment, marking a strategic shift for the ally.
- On Nov 14, Adm. Daryl Caudle said South Korea will have a responsibility to deploy nuclear-powered submarines globally, following a U.S.–South Korea fact sheet formalising U.S. consent.
- Seoul says it wants the submarines to deter North Korea amid Pyongyang's missile efforts, while U.S. officials view the capability as a check on China amid concerns about artificial structures in the West Sea.
- Legal reviews and treaty changes will be required to proceed as the nuclear energy pact between the U.S. and South Korea prohibits military use, and allies disagree on shipyards, vessel types, and timelines.
- Adm. Daryl Caudle warned that South Korea’s nuclear sub deployments affect U.S. Navy ships’ readiness and maintenance, but said USS Gerald R. Ford has not been deployed longer than planned.
- The joint fact sheet also opens talks on building U.S. ships in Korea, exploring legal reviews amid shipyard capacity questions at Philly Shipyard and Hanwha Ocean with timelines of six to ten years.
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Top US Admiral Says Korea's New Sub Should Keep China in Check
(Bloomberg) — The US wants South Korea to eventually deploy its newly approved nuclear-powered submarines to help counter China’s rapidly expanding fleet, calling it a responsibility expected of a key ally, according to a top US admiral.
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