South Korea Nuclear Chronology
This annotated chronology tracks news coverage of selected nuclear-related stories pertaining to South Korea for the years 1950 to 2003 and is no longer being regularly updated. Inclusion in this chronology does not necessarily indicate that a particular development is of direct or indirect proliferation significance. Some entries provide international or domestic context for technological development and national policymaking. Moreover, some entries may refer to developments with positive consequences for nonproliferation.
This material is produced independently for NTI by the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies at the Monterey Institute of International Studies and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of and has not been independently verified by NTI or its directors, officers, employees, or agents. Copyright © 2011 by MIIS.
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An annotated chronology of nuclear-related developments in South Korea.
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N. Korea Seeks China Backing For Engagement Strategy
June 19, 2013
A senior North Korean diplomat on Wednesday met with Chinese officials in what analysts believe was an effort to win Chinese backing for Pyongyang's efforts to reengage with the world while still maintaining its devotion to nuclear weapons development, Reuters reported.
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Top U.S. Nuclear Commander Eyes More Trident Subs, Not Less
June 17, 2013
WASHINGTON -- The top U.S. combat commander for nuclear arms last week said he would like to see the Navy buy more than its planned complement of 12 new ballistic missile submarines, despite mounting indications that even that number might be unaffordable.
