# South Korea’s Lee Pushes for Nuclear Sub Deal After Trump Rebuke

https://mins.news/en/item/24785

- Bloomberg News, 2026-08-18 06:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-18/south-korea-s-lee-pushes-for-nuclear-sub-deal-after-trump-rebuke?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a83f4f66576f90001425c7e

> South Korean President Lee Jae Myung urged swift consultations with the US on Seoul’s plan to acquire its first nuclear-powered submarine. The call came after Donald Trump ordered curbs on joint drills with South Korea, citing its lack of support for his war with Iran.

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