{
  "id": 544884,
  "title": "Defense ministry, arms agency form dedicated teams for nuclear-powered sub program",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/defense-ministry-arms-agency-form-dedicated-teams-for-nuclear-powered-544884",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T08:07:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/defense/20260811/defense-ministry-arms-agency-form-dedicated-teams-for-nuclear-powered-sub-program"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The defense ministry and the arms procurement agency are forming dedicated teams to oversee South Korea's nuclear-powered submarine program, according to officials. This move aims to accelerate development of the military vessels. The ministry will establish a policy and planning division within its ranks to lead the program's development and coordinate with relevant agencies. The reorganization plan, approved at a Cabinet meeting, is set to take effect on Friday. The new division will focus on creating legal and institutional frameworks for nuclear fuel use, consulting with the United States and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). It will also assist in passing a special law regarding the nuclear-powered submarine program at the National Assembly. Additionally, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) will update its existing submarine-related tasks.",
  "summary": "The defense ministry and arms procurement agency of South Korea have announced the formation of dedicated teams to accelerate the country's nuclear-powered submarine program, as reported by The Korea Times. This move comes as part of a broader effort to bolster the nation's military capabilities. The Ministry of Defense will establish a policy and planning division under the Jang Bogo N program to oversee its development and coordinate with pertinent agencies. This new division will focus on creating legal and institutional frameworks for nuclear fuel usage, engaging with the United States and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for consultations. Additionally, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) will revise its existing submarine-related tasks to support the program. These initiatives are set to take effect from Friday, marking a significant step in South Korea's pursuit of nuclear-powered submarine technology.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Defense ministry, arms agency form dedicated teams for nuclear-powered sub program",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/defense-ministry-arms-agency-form-dedicated-teams-for-nuclear-powered-545738",
        "published": "2026-08-11T06:38:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Defense ministry, arms agency form dedicated teams for nuclear-powered sub program",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/defense-ministry-arms-agency-form-dedicated-teams-for-nuclear-powered",
        "published": "2026-08-11T07:52:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}