The submarine USS Annapolis (front), U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan (C), and South Korean and Japanese warships take part in an anti-submarine exercise in the Sea of Japan on Sept. 30, 2022. South Korean Defense Ministry via Getty Images
The White House released a statement on Nov. 13 outlining the details of the agreement that the United States and South Korea made at their summits in August and October to collaborate on constructing commercial and naval vessels including nuclear-powered submarines, an issue that China has voiced concern over.
“The United States welcomed the ROK’s commitment to contribute to modernizing and expanding the capacity of American shipbuilding industries, including through investments in U.S. shipyards and America’s workforce,” a joint fact sheet issued by the White House said. The Republic of Korea (ROK) is South Korea’s official name.
