South Korea’s Lee Asks Trump to Revise Decades-Old Nuclear Pact

In a meeting between South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and US President Donald Trump in Gyeongju, Lee requested revisions to a decades-old nuclear energy agreement. Specifically, Lee asked Trump to allow South Korea to obtain nuclear fuel for its submarine fleet and to update the existing nuclear pact between the two countries. The nuclear agreement in question has been in place for over 40 years, regulating the use of nuclear technology and materials between the United States and South Korea. Lee's requests suggest a desire to expand South Korea's nuclear capabilities, particularly in the military domain, as the country seeks to address evolving security challenges in the region. The meeting between the two leaders underscores the ongoing cooperation and negotiations between the US and South Korea on sensitive nuclear issues, as both nations navigate the complexities of nuclear energy and security in the Asia-Pacific.