Coverage dated October 28, 2025 to October 29, 2025

Trump says South Korea can build a nuclear-powered submarine

Headline from CBS News, on the newest of 2 developments

President Trump said Wednesday he's allowing South Korea to build a nuclear-powered submarine in Philadelphia.

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Oct 29, 2025
US Will Share Tech to Let South Korea Build a Nuclear-Powered Submarine, Trump Says
Headline from Military.com ·
Oct 30, 2025Newest
Trump says South Korea can build a nuclear-powered submarine
Headline from CBS News ·

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Reports & sources

25 articles, oldest first.

NPR
Trump approves nuclear submarine for South Korea (opens NPR)
Published Oct 28, 2025
NPR's feed description
It's unclear how involved the U.S. would be or what the timeline for such a project would be.
WDIO Duluth
US will share tech to let South Korea build a nuclear-powered submarine, Trump says (opens WDIO Duluth)
Published Oct 28, 2025
WDIO Duluth's feed description
The United States will share closely held technology to allow South Korea to build a nuclear-powered submarine, President Donald Trump said on social media Thursday after meeting with the country’s president.
Los Angeles Times
U.S. will share tech to let South Korea build a nuclear-powered submarine, Trump says (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Oct 28, 2025
Los Angeles Times's feed description
President Lee Jae Myung stressed to Trump in their Wednesday meeting that the goal was to modernize the alliance with the U.S., noting plans to increase military spending to reduce the financial burden on America.
The Hill
Trump says South Korea will build its nuclear-powered submarine in Philadelphia shipyards (opens The Hill)
Published Oct 28, 2025
The Hill's feed description
South Korea to build nuclear power submarine in Philadelphia Shipyards as part of new trade deal with the US. Trump aims to boost US manufacturing.
CBS News
Trump says South Korea can build a nuclear-powered submarine (opens CBS News)
Published Oct 29, 2025
CBS News's feed description
President Trump said Wednesday he's allowing South Korea to build a nuclear-powered submarine in Philadelphia.
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Trump says US will share tech to let South Korea build a nuclear-powered submarine (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Published Oct 29, 2025
Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description
Trump said in a separate post that the country would build its nuclear-powered submarine in the Philly Shipyard, which was bought last year by South Korea’s Hanwha Group.
Breaking Defense
Trump: US to share nuclear submarine tech with South Korea (opens Breaking Defense)
Published Oct 29, 2025
Breaking Defense's feed description
President Donald Trump also said South Korea will be allowed to build submarines in Philadelphia, a huge shift for the Hanwha shipyard there.
Washington Examiner
Trump gives South Korea approval to build nuclear submarine (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Oct 29, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
Trump's announcement also said South Korea agreed to pay $350 billion to lower the tariff prices against them.
New Hampshire Union Leader
Trump says South Korea will be able to build nuclear-powered submarine (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)
Published Oct 29, 2025
New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description
GYEONGJU, South Korea - President Donald Trump said he has authorized South Korea to build a nuclear-powered submarine, allowing the country access to military technology possessed by few other nations.
WMUR
U.S. to share nuclear submarine technology with South Korea (opens WMUR)
Published Oct 29, 2025
WMUR's feed description
President Trump announces plans to share U.S. nuclear-powered submarine technology with South Korea, advancing military cooperation amid regional tensions.
The Guardian
Trump gives South Korea permission to build nuclear-powered submarine (opens The Guardian)
Published Oct 29, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
Trump’s decision to allow South Korea to build a nuclear-powered submarine will admit Seoul to a small club of nations possessing such vessels
Breitbart News
Trump: South Korea to Build Nuclear-Powered Sub in the 'Good Ol' USA' (opens Breitbart News)
Published Oct 29, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he has given South Korea approval to build a nuclear-powered submarine in America.
Military Times
US will share tech to let South Korea build nuclear submarine: Trump (opens Military Times)
Published Oct 29, 2025
Military Times's feed description
Trump said the country would build its nuclear-powered submarine in the Philly Shipyard, which was bought last year by South Korea’s Hanwha Group.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Trump says he approved nuclear-powered sub for South Korea | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published Oct 29, 2025
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description
SEOUL/WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump said today he has given South Korea approval to build a nuclear-powered submarine, a dramatic move that would admit Seoul to a small club of nations possessing such vessels.
Delaware Public Media
Trump says South Korea will build a nuclear submarine in the U.S. (opens Delaware Public Media)
Published Oct 29, 2025
Delaware Public Media's feed description
It's unclear what the timeline for such a project would be. The announcement follows trade negotiations between the countries, including Korean investment in U.S. shipbuilding.
6ABC Philadelphia
Trump announces plan to build nuclear-powered submarine in Philadelphia (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)
Published Oct 29, 2025
6ABC Philadelphia's feed description
President Trump announced an agreement with South Korea to build a nuclear-powered submarine in Philadelphia.
Fortune
Trump says the U.S. will share closely held tech with South Korea to build a nuclear-powered submarine (opens Fortune)
Published Oct 29, 2025
Fortune's feed description
President Lee Jae Myung stressed to Trump in their Wednesday meeting that the goal was to modernize the alliance with the U.S., noting plans to increase military spending to reduce the financial burden on America.
Newsweek
Donald Trump makes nuclear submarine deal with South Korea (opens Newsweek)
Published Oct 29, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
U.S. nuclear submarine technology is among the most closely guarded in the world.
Deutsche Welle
Trump says South Korea can build nuclear-powered submarine – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Oct 29, 2025
Deutsche Welle's feed description
Nuclear submarine technology is among the most sensitive and highly guarded technologies in the United States. President Donald Trump says South Korea can build the vessel in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Trump announces that S. Korea will build a nuclear-powered submarine in Philly? Will immigration issues scotch the deal? (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Oct 29, 2025
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
Trump made his announcement on Truth Social. If the deal goes through, Philadelphia would be an international powerhouse in shipbuilding.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.