North Korea criticized the agreement between South Korea and the USA for nuclear submarines, warning that it will provoke an arms race in the region.

North Korea reacted vehemently to the recent agreement between South Korea and the United States regarding the construction of nuclear-powered submarines, warning that this will generate a "nuclear domino effect." In a comment broadcast by state media, Pyongyang described the submarine program as a "dangerous attempt at confrontation," which will destabilize military security in the Asia-Pacific region. North Korea has promised to take countermeasures, citing the "conflictual intentions" of Seoul and Washington.

The South Korean president, Lee Jae Myung, announced that the agreement includes support for uranium enrichment and the reprocessing of spent fuel. Additionally, Seoul has proposed military discussions with Pyongyang, a rare offer in recent years, suggesting a possible opening in relations between the two Koreas.