
Kang Shin-chul
Kang Shin-chul is the defense minister nominee for South Korea, known for advocating the development of nuclear-powered submarines as a critical component of the country's defense strategy. He has highlighted the importance of these submarines in providing a persistent deterrent against North Korea while also safeguarding vital maritime trade routes.
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Defence minister nominee Kang Shin-chul has described nuclear-powered submarines as providing a 'persistent and stealthy deterrent' against North Korea.
South Korea eyes nuclear submarines to counter North Korea, protect key Indo-Pacific sea lanesThe Times of India·
India· 2026-09-13



