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South Korea to Commit 3.4 Trillion Won to Nuclear Submarines and KF-21 in 2027 Budget

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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News Official statement New plan
  • South Koreaโ€™s 2027 budget will put 3.4 trillion won toward nuclear-powered submarines and mass production of the KF-21 fighter jet.
  • The plan also calls for expanded AI, robot and drone-based manned-unmanned military capabilities.
  • The government will improve conditions for junior officers and strengthen reserve forces as the available pool of troops declines.

South Korea plans to begin pursuing a nuclear-powered submarine program in earnest next year while committing major funding to mass-produce its homegrown KF-21 fighter jet.

The proposed 2027 budget allocates 3.4 trillion won to the submarine project and KF-21 production. It also calls for a broad expansion of military capabilities combining manned forces with unmanned systems.

Artificial intelligence, robots and drones feature prominently in the plan, which the government presented as a response to changing patterns of warfare. The budget also includes measures to improve conditions for junior officers and reinforce reserve forces as the country faces a declining pool of available military personnel.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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