South Korea Initiates Legislation for Nuclear Submarine Operations

South Korea's defense ministry announced it will begin drafting legislation for the operation of nuclear-propelled submarines in the first half of 2026, addressing the current lack of regulations on nuclear fuel and reactors specific to such submarines.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Seoul | Updated: 10-02-2026 07:15 IST | Created: 10-02-2026 07:15 IST
South Korea Initiates Legislation for Nuclear Submarine Operations
This image is AI-generated and does not depict any real-life event or location. It is a fictional representation created for illustrative purposes only.
  • Country:
  • South Korea

South Korea's defense ministry revealed its plans on Tuesday to initiate the legislative process for nuclear-propelled submarines. This move is slated for the first half of 2026.

The ministry emphasized that there is a current absence of specific regulations addressing critical aspects like nuclear fuel and reactors unique to nuclear-propelled submarines.

In a briefing, officials highlighted the significance of this legislation to ensure lawful and safe operation of future submarines in line with international standards.

Give Feedback