IAEA chief welcomes S. Korea's nonproliferation commitment amid nuclear submarine plans
WASHINGTON — International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi has welcomed South Korea's commitment to upholding its nuclear nonproliferation obligations as the country pursues plans for nuclear-powered submarines. Grossi made the remarks in a post on X following discussions with Jeong Yeon-doo, South Korean vice foreign minister for strategy and intelligence, on regional…
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi has welcomed South Korea's pledge to adhere to its nuclear nonproliferation commitments as the nation moves forward with plans for nuclear-powered submarines. Grossi shared this sentiment in a post on X after discussions with Jeong Yeon-doo, South Korea's vice foreign minister for strategy and intelligence, focusing on regional and global nuclear nonproliferation concerns.
Grossi expressed his appreciation for the Republic of Korea's strong commitment to collaborating closely with the IAEA and abiding by its non-proliferation duties, even in relation to its nuclear submarine initiatives. He deemed the meeting with Jeong an "important exchange" concerning nuclear nonproliferation matters both in the region and globally.
Grossi also praised South Korea for successfully hosting the International Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Power the previous month and expressed gratitude for Seoul's ongoing support of the IAEA and its mission. In May, South Korea announced the Jang Bogo N project, which aims to domestically develop and construct nuclear-powered submarines.
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