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Tracking North Korean SSBN’s: Why Diesel Boats Won’t Cut It
North Korea’s SSBN program has made South Korean SSN acquisition a requirement, not an option
4 hrs ago • 
Mingi Hyun
S. Korea’s Nuclear Submarine Program May Have More in Common with Brazil than AUKUS
Brazil and South Korea are proving that advanced democracies can develop nuclear submarines while maintaining full NPT compliance, thereby establishing…
Nov 12 • 
Mingi Hyun
Some Southern Hospitality Could Go a Long Way for S. Korean Nuclear Submarines
Why acquiring Austal’s Alabama shipyard could be the key to addressing South Korea’s nuclear submarine ambitions and Hanwha's Philly Shipyard…
Nov 10 • 
Mingi Hyun
S. Korea Already Deep Into Nuclear Submarine Design
A recent media report reveals South Korea's nuclear submarine design is nearly complete — years ahead of expectations. However, the designated US…
Nov 8 • 
Mingi Hyun
In Defense of South Korea's Nuclear Submarine Program
Addressing misconceptions about the legal basis and strategic imperative behind Seoul's decision to build nuclear-powered submarines
Nov 1 • 
Mingi Hyun
Washington Says "Yes" to South Korean Nuclear Submarines
Why America just allowed South Korea to build nuclear submarines — and what it means for China (and Philadelphia)
Oct 30 • 
Mingi Hyun
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