North Korea says US approval for South Korea's nuclear submarine increases regional instability

North Korea's foreign ministry condemned the US approval for South Korea's plan to build its first nuclear-powered submarine, describing it as a dangerous move that increases instability in the Asia-Pacific region and a sign of US nuclear proliferation under the AUKUS pact.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Government & Space, and 5 sources have reported it between 28 Sep 2026 and 29 Sep 2026.