U.S. Protection Secretary Pete Hegseth expressed his intention to actively assist South Korea’s acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines on Nov. 4.
Throughout a joint press convention with Protection Minister Ahn Gyu-baek held after the 57th Safety Consultative Assembly (SCM) on the Ministry of Nationwide Protection in Yongsan, Hegseth responded to a query about South Korea’s nuclear submarine acquisition by stating, “I reconfirm as soon as once more what President Trump has authorized,” including, “Naturally, the navy authorities will do their finest to offer energetic assist.”
He added, “There are different related companies concerning nuclear-powered submarines,” noting, “There are the State Division and the Division of Vitality, and we are going to proceed to cooperate carefully.”
He emphasised, “As you understand, President Trump desires the capabilities of America’s allies to be enhanced,” stating, “In that regard, the Republic of Korea is sort of a mannequin nation. Due to this fact, he has opened his thoughts and authorized the Republic of Korea having stronger capabilities, the perfect capabilities.”
He additionally stated, “Whereas I don’t assume it’s applicable to offer detailed explanations about what particular approval processes can be concerned, I’m assured that each international locations will proceed discussions with good religion and result in optimistic outcomes.”
