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2025-10-31 15:59:44
[South Korea Claims Nuclear-Powered Submarine Development Complies with Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty] ⑴ A South Korean Foreign Ministry official stated on October 31 that South Korea plans to develop a nuclear-powered submarine capable of carrying conventional weapons. ⑵ The official emphasized that this move complies with the relevant provisions of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). ⑶ South Korea is committed to fulfilling its obligations under the NPT and will steadfastly uphold its nuclear non-proliferation obligations. ⑷ South Korea pledged to maintain the nuclear non-proliferation regime and to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency.
