South Korea's Nuclear Submarine Push Tests Non-nuclear Deterrence Credibility

South Korea is on the brink of unveiling a bold plan for a nuclear-powered submarine program, a move that could send shockwaves through the non-proliferation community and put its allies and rivals on high alert. The push comes as North Korea ramps up its sea-based nuclear capabilities, with suspicions of Russian…

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One of the most hilarious escape clauses a country that is not the US has in their adoption of the nuclear nonproliferation treaty is that it is automatically voided in case of war.

Makes total sense. Someone might donate a nuke or two, or you might grab a couple of the enemy's. True optimism.

Most importantly, you don't want to be sent to secondary inspection by St. Pete.

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