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Newtalk新聞 美國期中選舉結果不只衝擊川普政府的國內政治，也可能牽動東北亞軍事布局。韓國總統李在明 10 日表示，政府必須加強與美國國會兩黨議員的溝通，爭取跨黨派支持，避免民主黨在期中選舉後取得國會主導權，影響美韓雙方已經達成的重大安全合作，其中最受關注的就是韓國長期爭取的核動力潛艇計畫。 《路透社》10 日報導，李在明要求政府密切關注美國國會權力變化，並加強與美國州政府及企業的聯繫。韓國目前仍有多項美韓合作議題尚未完成，包括韓國對美投資、戰時作戰指揮權移交，以及核動力潛艇、鈾濃縮與核燃料再處理等敏感計畫。分析人士認為，民主黨議員可能會更加嚴格審視韓國的核能相關計畫，使原本已經取得川普政府支持的合作案增添變數。 這項核動力潛艇計畫，是李在明政府希望提升國防自主的重要布局。川普去年與李在明會面時，已表態支持韓國建造核動力潛艇，並同意美國與韓國合作處理相關造艦需求及燃料來源問題。雙方後續公布的聯合事實清單，也正式確認美國支持韓國推動核動力攻擊潛艇計畫。 川普去年與李在明會面時，已表態支持韓國建造核動力潛艇，並同意美國與韓國合作處理相關造艦需求及燃料來源問題。 圖：達志影像／美聯社 然而，政治承諾不代表計畫已經可以直接執行。韓國需要取得核反應爐燃料，還涉及核技術合作、核材料管理及國際核不擴散規範。美國與韓國現行的民用核能合作協議，對鈾濃縮及核燃料再處理設有嚴格限制，軍事用途的核燃料更需要另外協商。這些議題都可能牽涉美國國會的審查與監督。 《韓國時報》5 日引述多名美國專家指出，民主黨長期重視核不擴散政策，對韓國取得核動力潛艇所需的核技術與燃料，可能比共和黨更加謹慎。布魯金斯研究院資深研究員余安德（Andrew Yeo）認為，民主黨對核不擴散規範的重視，可能成為李在明推動核動力潛艇計畫的阻礙。 美國哈德遜研究所亞太安全主席克羅寧（Patrick Cronin）也警告，核動力潛艇等具有高度戰略意義的合作計畫，可能面臨延宕或國會阻撓。不過，他也指出，美國對韓國的核心同盟承諾，包括延伸嚇阻，仍有相對穩定的跨黨派支持，並不代表民主黨重新掌握國會後，美韓同盟就會全面轉向。 美國期中選舉結果不只衝擊川普政府的國內政治，也可能牽動東北亞軍事布局。 圖：翻攝自沉浮歐羅巴 前美國駐韓國代理大使約瑟夫・尹（Joseph Yun）則向《朝鮮日報》表示，核動力潛艇、戰時作戰指揮權移交，以及美韓去年達成的新合作協議，都屬於美國國內仍有爭議的新政策。他認為，部分計畫可能因為缺乏政治推動力，在川普剩餘任期內進展有限。 事實上，韓國並非只停留在政治構想階段。韓國政府今年 5 月已公布核動力潛艇發展基本計畫，目標在 2030 年代中期讓首艘潛艇下水，並以自主設計及國內建造為方向。韓國國防部長安圭伯表示，這項計畫將結合韓國既有的核能、造船及國防產業能力，並與美國協調低濃縮鈾燃料來源。 值得注意的是，韓國追求的是「核動力」而非「核武裝」。這類潛艇使用核反應爐提供動力，但預定搭載的是傳統武器，並不代表韓國要在潛艇上部署核彈頭。核動力的最大優勢在於能長時間潛航，不必像傳統柴油電力潛艇一樣頻繁上浮或浮航充電，提升追蹤北韓潛艇及執行長時間水下任務的能力。 韓國已正式加速其國產核動力潛艦項目，以增強區域海軍實力。 圖:翻攝自X @WW3Watchtower 除了核動力潛艇，美國國會權力轉移也可能影響韓國爭取戰時作戰指揮權移交的時程。李在明政府希望加快收回戰時作戰指揮權，並將 2030 年以前視為重要目標，但美國部分政策人士對於提前移交仍持保留態度。民主黨掌握國會後，相關條件及時程可能受到更嚴格檢視。 對李在明政府而言，眼前的難題是如何讓川普政府的政治承諾，轉化為美國行政部門與國會都能接受的正式合作機制。韓國希望藉由核動力潛艇提升對北韓的嚇阻能力，也希望在美國要求盟友承擔更多區域防衛責任的背景下，取得更大的軍事自主空間。 …

South Korea is facing growing concerns over the fallout from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s alleged affair with a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy, amid fears that the scandal could disrupt …

Eurovision, the live song contest that has launched the likes of Abba, Celine Dion and Olivia Newton-John onto the world stage, is set to make its Asia debut in Bangkok this weekend, …

Washington's trust in the South Korean government on intelligence matters seems increasingly fragile.

The North Korean leader’s sister Kim Yo Jong accused the U.N. secretary-general of taking a “prejudiced and irresponsible attitude” toward tensions on the Korean Peninsula on Tuesday, after he recently warned of …

SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- Krafton Inc., a South Korean game publisher known for...

Of South Korea's ample variety of ultra-spicy instant noodles, which actually packs the most heat? According to a test of 12 popular products by the Korea Consumer Agency, the answer is Teumsae …

엑시스 커뮤니케이션즈(한국 지사장 문수현)가 세계 최초 네트워크 카메라 개발 30주년을 맞아 서울 체험센터를 개소하고, 엣지 AI(Edge AI)와 사이버보안을 축으로 한 기술 전략 및 국내 시장 확대 계획을 공개했다.엑시스는 10일 서울 강남구 신사동 …

Key trends and statistics on malware targeting Windows and macOS computers and Internet of Things (IoT) devices in Q3 2026.

Kim Yo Jong said Antonio Guterres had shown a biased attitude by repeating South Korea's unilateral claim about the explosion inside the Demilitarised Zone.

SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks finished more than 4 percent high...

SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won climbed against the U.S. dollar ...

South Korean stocks finished more than 4 percent higher Tuesday to snap their three consecutive sessions of sharp decline, driven by strong gains in technology shares as oil prices dropped sharply on …

SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- The largest of three labor unions at Seoul Metro thre...

South Korean authorities rescued North Korean fishermen aboard a boat that went adrift in the East Sea (Sea of Japan) last week, Seoul has confirmed. “On Nov. 3, [ROK authorities] took custody …

South Korea's move to retake wartime operational control from the United States will inevitably weaken the alliance, which is why South Korea needs to make a "political decision" to advance the transfer …

A Thai man arrested with 1,408 methamphetamine pills in Krabi asked the district chief to witness his marriage before he was taken into custody. His wife reportedly promised to wait for him …

SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks finished more than 4 percent high...

SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks finished more than 4 percent high...

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Heerim Architects & Planners, a South Korean architecture firm, will design a new smart city around Hombolo Lake in Dodoma, Tanzania’s capital. The company said Tuesday that it was selected as the …

Global stablecoin issuers Tether and Ripple see cross-border payments as a key growth opportunity in South Korea, executives said at the World Digital Assets Forum 2026 in Seoul on Monday. Queenie Le, …

SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- Vice Unification Minister Kim Nam-jung said Tuesday c...

Putting traditional financial assets on a blockchain is no longer the main challenge for tokenization. The next test is how to distribute those assets to investors and make them useful in financial …

GWANGYANG, Jeonnam-Gwangju — Just a few kilometers from Posco's sprawling steelworks, Gwangyang Bay and the neighboring Yulchon Industrial Complex are emerging as key hubs in South Korea's efforts to strengthen energy security …

South Korean battery-makers Samsung SDI and LG Energy Solution have signed deals to supply battery cells for BMW Group’s sixth-generation high-voltage batteries, the German luxury automaker said Tuesday. Under the agreement, Samsung …

Stablecoins could transform cross-border payments by allowing money and payment instructions to move simultaneously, reducing settlement risks and helping companies manage cash more efficiently, a Circle executive said at the World Digital …

SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has adopted an artificial intelligence (A...

Ninety-two students and teachers from 30 countries wrapped up a five-day immersive camp hosted by the Ministry of Education. A group of 92 secondary school students and teachers from 30 countries completed …

A former U.S. diplomat said Tuesday that the envisioned transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) from Washington to Seoul may not move forward swiftly, citing "no consensus" on the key alliance issue …

A city-run hospital for houseplants? Welcome to modern Seoul. Seoul’s dedicated emergency room for sickly flora has administered 10,886 diagnoses, treatments and house-call consultations since opening its doors in 2023, the Seoul …

The Supreme Court on Tuesday scheduled another deliberation session on former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo's appeal on insurrection charges, raising the likelihood of his release when his detention period runs out next …

A small military drone operated by an Army unit crashed in a park in Gimpo, just west of Seoul, on Tuesday morning, with an investigation under way to determine the exact cause, …

Nvidia and KAIST plan to release at least 1 million Korean-language AI training samples in 2027, seeking to address a shortage of high-quality data that researchers say is limiting the competitiveness of …

South Korea's antitrust watchdog has entered the final stage of its review of Naver Financial's proposed acquisition of Dunamu, operator of cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, warning the deal could restrict competition in digital …

South Korea on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining close communication with the International Atomic Energy Agency over its nuclear-powered submarine program, as Seoul accelerates efforts to build its own fleet. Jeong …

Jaguar Land Rover Korea announced Tuesday that Magnus Hansson, head of JLR Japan, has been named its new CEO and will oversee both the South Korean and Japanese markets. Hansson, a Swedish …

Professors at overseas universities will be allowed to hold concurrent positions at South Korean universities in advanced technology and other designated fields starting Nov. 20, under a revised enforcement decree approved by …

SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korean neural processing unit (NPU) developer D...

South Korea reiterated Tuesday that it would not become involved in the war with Iran, after Tehran warned Seoul against deploying military forces near the Strait of Hormuz. The Cabinet on Tuesday …