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Seoul official to urge U.S. to swiftly implement efforts allowing Korea to enrich uranium, reprocess spent fuel

A senior Korean diplomat said Wednesday that she will request the United States to move forward swiftly with an agreement on the process that will enable Korea to enrich uranium and reprocess spent nuclear fuel for peaceful purposes.

2025-12-11

Seoul sets up task forces for working-level talks with U.S. on nuclear subs, uranium rights, defense costs

The presidential office said Sunday it has established task force teams to support Korea's working-level negotiations with the United States on nuclear-powered submarines, uranium enrichment and Korea's share of defense costs.

2025-12-07

China omits 'denuclearization' from newly-released defense white paper

China has omitted the phrase “denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula” from a defense white paper for the first time in 19 years, signaling a possible shift in its position as it competes with the United States, analysts say.

2025-12-07

President Lee lays out plan for ‘nuclear free’ Korean Peninsula. But will Pyongyang buy it?

South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung proposed a new approach to North Korea, emphasizing a 'nuclear-free Korean Peninsula' instead of 'denuclearization,' aiming to foster dialogue amid skepticism about Pyongyang's willingness to engage.

2025-12-04

Seoul pushes back after U.S. official suggests two sides reshaping alliance to deal with 'regional threats'

A senior U.S. State Department official said Wednesday that Korea’s plan to develop a nuclear-propelled submarine shows how the two countries are reshaping their alliance to deal with "regional threats."

2025-12-04

U.S. diplomat calls Trump's support for Seoul's nuclear sub push 'clear' example of cooperation against 'regional' threats

A U.S. diplomat on Wednesday described U.S. President Donald Trump's support for South Korea to build nuclear-propelled submarines as a "clear" example of cooperation to enhance the allies' collective capabilities to counter "regional" threats.

2025-12-04

Lee says Trump proposed '50-50 partnership' on enriched uranium production

President Lee Jae Myung said Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump proposed that South Korea produce enriched uranium domestically and enter a “50–50 partnership” with the United States — the first time such a remark has been disclosed publicly.

2025-12-03

Seoul commits to nuclear treaty obligations amid nuclear-powered submarine development plan

The government pledged Tuesday to fully uphold Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty obligations as it moves forward with a plan to build nuclear-powered submarines and acquire the right to reprocess spent nuclear fuel.

2025-12-02

Lee vows to end state of war, pursue nuclear-free era on Korean Peninsula

President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday vowed to end the state of war between the two Koreas and pursue a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula, during his keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 22nd Peaceful Unification Advisory Council.

2025-12-02

Korea to discuss with U.S. creating channel to implement fact sheet commitments: Vice foreign minister

Korea will discuss with the United States how to advance the commitments made in their recent summit document, including establishing a channel to implement the agreements outlined in the fact sheet, a senior diplomat said Sunday.

2025-12-01