US Sends Nuclear Submarine to South Korea as Message to North Korea.
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The US plans to deploy a nuclear-armed submarine to South Korea for the first time since 1981 as part of a landmark deal to deter North Korean aggression. However, some experts question whether it makes sense as a military move, as the subs are quite capable of hitting North Korea from thousands of miles away. Analysts say the presence of a US Navy ballistic missile submarine in a South Korean port would be purely symbolic and would reduce the military value of the sub. The US wants to reassure one of its most important allies that it has their back, analysts say.
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