<p>Despite a factsheet stating that the U.S. has given approval for the ROK to build nuclear-powered attack submarines, there’s a tremendous amount of uncertainty as to what was actually agreed to. </p><p>In this episode of The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) dig into the recent news that the U.S. had given South Korea the go-ahead to pursue the development of nuclear-powered attack submarines. What does that mean? And what does it mean for security in Northeast Asia?</p><p>You can subscribe to The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/diplomat-asia-geopolitics/id852773346?mt=2"><u>on Apple Podcasts</u></a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5GSBN1zEZJclQ17BP23c3n"><u>Spotify</u></a>; and watch the episode on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Thediplomatmagazine"><u>YouTube</u></a>.</p><p>If you like the podcast and have suggestions for content, please leave a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Ideas or questions? You can contact the hosts <a href="https://mailto:[email protected]/"><u>Panda</u></a> and <a href="https://mailto:[email protected]/"><u>Putz</u></a>.</p>