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(부산=뉴스1) 윤일지 기자 = 미국 해군 로스엔젤레스급 핵추진 잠수함 '그린빌함'(SSN-772·6900톤급)이 23일 오전 부산 남구 해군작전사령부 부산작전기지에 입항하고 있다.1996년 취역한 그린빌함은 길이 110m, 폭 10m, 승조원 110여 명이며, 군수 적재와 승조원 휴식을 위해 이날 부산에 입항했다. 2025.12.23/뉴스1

Nuclear-powered, not nuclear-armed: What Americans want for South Korea

A new Korea Economic Institute of America survey finds 58% of Americans support South Korea developing nuclear-powered submarines, while 71% oppose Seoul acquiring nuclear weapons.

2026.10.9

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un speaks during a ceremony marking 78th anniversary of the regime's foundation in Pyongyang on Sept. 9 in a photo carried by Korean Central News Agency.

North Korea slams U.S. over South Korea, Japan's nuclear submarine push

Pyongyang accused Washington of encouraging Seoul and Tokyo to pursue nuclear-powered submarines while defending its own nuclear buildup.

2026.9.16

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The 3,000-ton indigenous ROKS Dosan Ahn Chang-ho arrives at Jinhae Naval Base in South Gyeongsang on Sept. 1.

Flagship submarine ROKS Dosan Ahn Chang-ho returns home after record voyage across Pacific

The 3,000-ton ship made a 28,000-kilometer (17,400-mile) journey to participate in the U.S.-led Rimpac drill and train with the Canadian navy.

2026.9.1

South Korea creates new teams to speed nuclear-powered submarine program

The Defense Ministry and arms procurement agency launched dedicated divisions to advance South Korea’s nuclear-powered submarine project, including legal groundwork, U.S. coordination and development planning.

2026.8.11

Defense Ministry issues public notice of draft bill on nuclear-powered subs

In the draft bill announcement, the government committed to refrain from any development of nuclear warheads.

2026.7.29

미국 해군의 핵추진 공격잠수함(SSN)인 로스앤젤레스함. 이 함을 시작으로 1972년부터 1996년까지 62척의 LA급 핵잠이 건조됐다. 한국은 2017년 LA급 핵잠 1척 구매 의사를 미국에 밝혔지만, 무산됐다. 미 해군

Submarine bill locks in Korea’s nonnuclear pledge

A new special bill would speed Seoul’s nuclear-powered submarine program while legally barring any move toward developing or possessing nuclear weapons.

2026.7.28

Jang Bogo-class submarine built by Hanwha Ocean

Korean shipbuilders to square off next in Saudi Arabia, Thailand and Greece

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and Hanwha Ocean are set to split bids for Saudi Arabia’s naval program while preparing for fiercer overseas competition.

2026.7.24

Lee vows continued support for K-defense industry after loss in Canadian submarine bid

After Hanwha Ocean lost Canada’s submarine deal to Germany’s TKMS, President Lee Jae Myung said the bid still proved Korea’s naval technology and pledged continued support for defense exports.

2026.7.7

Arms agency holds launch ceremony for Submarine Tugboat-II program's lead vessel

The Defense Acquisition Program Administration held a ceremony for the lead vessel of the Submarine Tugboat-II program, which is primarily designed to tow the Navy's 3,600-ton Jang Bogo submarines.

2026.6.25

Canada may split $39B submarine contract between Korea, Germany if decision slips past June

Seoul says its offer is stronger on delivery and industry, but security politics may shape whether Korea wins all 12 submarines or shares the order with Germany.

2026.6.23