Defense ministry, arms agency form dedicated teams for nuclear-powered sub program
The defense ministry and the arms procurement agency will launch new divisions responsible for South Korea's nuclear-powered submarine program this week, as the country seeks to accelerate its push to build the military vessels, ministry officials said Tuesday. A policy and planning division for the Jang Bogo N program will be created under the ministry to oversee its development and take the…
The defense ministry and the arms procurement agency will establish new divisions for South Korea's nuclear-powered submarine program this week, according to officials. A policy and planning division under the ministry will oversee the program's development and coordinate with relevant agencies. This reorganization plan, approved by the Cabinet, is set to begin on Friday.
The division will focus on creating legal and institutional frameworks for nuclear fuel use, engaging in consultations with the United States and the International Atomic Energy Agency. Additionally, it will assist in passing a special law for the nuclear-powered submarine program at the National Assembly. Meanwhile, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) is reworking its existing submarine-related functions.
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