Chang Bogo N Project
Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: South Korea
Source: Interesting Engineering
South Korea plans to build its first nuclear-powered submarine domestically by the 2030s to enhance operational endurance and survivability, strengthening maritime security and deterrence against North Korea. The submarine will use low-enriched uranium for its nuclear reactor and will be built entirely within South Korea. The first vessel is planned to be launched in the mid-2030s with operational
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Nuclear, Seaport
- Location
- South Korea
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Interesting Engineering
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | South Korea plans to build its first nuclear-powered submarine domestically by the 2030s to enhance operational endurance and survivability, strengthening maritime security and deterrence against North Korea. The submarine will use low-enriched uranium for its nuclear reactor and will be built entirely within South Korea. The first vessel is planned to be launched in the mid-2030s with operational deployment from the late 2030s onward. |
Original sector | Military |
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Country | South Korea |
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Source | Interesting Engineering |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Nuclear, Seaport |
Article published date | 2026-05-30 |
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