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

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28 September 2026

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Fusion42 · 29 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

North Korea has condemned the United States' approval of South Korea's acquisition of a nuclear-powered submarine, warning it increases instability in the Asia-Pacific region.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You should expect rising tensions and potential policy swings in Asia-Pacific security that affect cross-border projects and partnerships given the US-backed military upgrades now criticised by North Korea.

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5 sources · first reported 28 Sep 2026 · latest 29 Sep 2026

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