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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung urged boosting Seoul's independent military capabilities after Trump ordered a substantial cut to U.S.-South Korea joint drills, stressing that Ulchi Freedom Shield is defensive and backing expansion of Seoul's nuclear-powered submarine program while hoping for improved U.S.–North Korea dialogue.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised the test-firings of new cruise missiles designed for submarine launch and reviewed efforts to build a nuclear-powered submarine, reiterating his goal of building a nuclear-armed navy to counter perceived external threats. The missiles, Pulhwasal-3-31, were fired near the eastern port of Sinpo, with state media reporting that they flew for more than two hours before accurately striking an island target. Kim expressed satisfaction with the test and issued tasks for furthering the nuclear weaponization of the navy. The recent demonstrations come amid increasing tensions with the United States, South Korea, and Japan, as North Korea continues to accelerate its weapons development.
The United States military has deployed a nuclear-powered submarine to the Middle East as a show of deterrence amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. The submarine, believed to be an Ohio-class vessel, represents part of America's "nuclear triad" and can carry nuclear ballistic missiles. The deployment comes as tensions remain high with Iran, which supports Hamas and Hezbollah. The US has also bolstered its forces in the region with additional troops, carrier strike groups, and fighter jets. The Pentagon has confirmed multiple attacks on US and coalition forces in Iraq and Syria, and US officials have stated their readiness to respond if American personnel or civilians are targeted.
The US Navy has deployed a nuclear-powered submarine capable of carrying up to 154 Tomahawk missiles to the Middle East, in what appears to be a show of force towards Iran following recent tensions. The submarine passed through the Suez Canal on Friday and is deployed to the US 5th Fleet to help ensure regional maritime security and stability. Tomahawk cruise missiles launched from ships or submarines can hit targets up to 2,500 kilometres away.