(LEAD) S. Korea aims to launch 1st nuclear-powered submarine in mid-2030s: defense minister

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(LEAD) S. Korea aims to launch 1st nuclear-powered submarine in mid-2030s: defense minister

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South Korea intends to develop and launch its first domestically built nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s, as announced by the defense minister. This marks a significant advancement in the country's naval defense capabilities.

SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea aims to develop domestically built nuclear...

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