South Korea to Enshrine Nuclear Non-Proliferation in Law Amid Submarine Development
South Korea plans to enshrine its nuclear non-proliferation pledge in law as it pursues the development of nuclear-powered submarines. A special bill will specify the country's commitment not to develop nuclear weapons while building these submarines.
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South Korea to enshrine nuclear nonproliferation in submarine law
South Korea’s Defense Ministry is moving to prohibit nuclear fuel intended to power submarines from being diverted to nuclear weapons — an apparent move to address proliferation concerns surrounding the program. The ministry plans to issue a legislative notice for the proposed bill as early as Wednesday, according to officials Tuesday. “The ministry is establishing the legal and institutional foundation needed to ensure the stable implementation of the nuclear-powered submarine program,” a minis
By The Korea Herald
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Proposed legislation outlines five basic principles for country's nuclear-powered submarine project
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