South Korea urges naval readiness amid calls for nuclear-powered submarine upgrades

South Korea's Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back intensified efforts to bolster naval preparedness during his visit to the Republic of Korea Fleet command center in Busan on April 13. The southeastern port city houses the nerve center overseeing maritime, underwater, and aerial missions for the Navy. Ahn’s visit highlights Seoul’s push for heightened vigilance and combat capability in waters surrounding the Korean Peninsula—a region teeming with geopolitical volatility. During the inspection, Ahn urg