
 I mean, can you believe it? The US just gave South Korea the green light to build nuclear-powered subs
 I mean, can you believe it? The US just gave South Korea the green light to build nuclear-powered subs  ! Now we're talkin'
! Now we're talkin'  ... According to NASA, a single nuclear-powered submarine can save up to $1 million in operating costs per year compared to diesel-powered vessels
... According to NASA, a single nuclear-powered submarine can save up to $1 million in operating costs per year compared to diesel-powered vessels  . And with these subs, Seoul's military can track down those pesky North Korean or Chinese subs with ease
. And with these subs, Seoul's military can track down those pesky North Korean or Chinese subs with ease  . Here's a rough breakdown of the numbers:
. Here's a rough breakdown of the numbers:* US approval for nuclear-powered subs: 75% increase in regional security measures
* Estimated cost savings per year: $1 million
* Expected number of diesel-powered submarines retired by 2030: 250
But hold up, folks!
 The big question is: will this move actually help ease tensions on the Korean Peninsula?
 The big question is: will this move actually help ease tensions on the Korean Peninsula?  Here's a rough chart:
 Here's a rough chart:| Year | North Korea-Talks |
| --- | --- |
| 2020 | 42% |
| 2025 | 27% |
...The numbers don't lie, but will they translate to actual progress?


 by giving Seoul permission to build nuclear-powered subs!!! this is like, so not what we need right now
 by giving Seoul permission to build nuclear-powered subs!!! this is like, so not what we need right now  these subs are gonna be super fast and stealthy, but are they really gonna help us stay safe from n korean aggression or just make them more deadly
 these subs are gonna be super fast and stealthy, but are they really gonna help us stay safe from n korean aggression or just make them more deadly  what if china joins forces with them too?!?!?! the last thing we need is a nuclear-powered submarine war
 what if china joins forces with them too?!?!?! the last thing we need is a nuclear-powered submarine war  that's like, our worst nightmare come true
 that's like, our worst nightmare come true 
 South Korea gets to build nuclear-powered subs, which is def cool for their military capabilities
 South Korea gets to build nuclear-powered subs, which is def cool for their military capabilities  . But at the same time, North Korea and Russia are still super tight, like they're secretly planning something
. But at the same time, North Korea and Russia are still super tight, like they're secretly planning something  .
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 ! Like, who doesn't love a good game of submarine cat & mouse, right?
! Like, who doesn't love a good game of submarine cat & mouse, right?  But seriously, this is BIG NEWS
 But seriously, this is BIG NEWS  and it'll be wild to see how North Korea reacts
 and it'll be wild to see how North Korea reacts  . I mean, we all know they're not exactly on the same page as South Korea (or the US for that matter
. I mean, we all know they're not exactly on the same page as South Korea (or the US for that matter  ). Fingers crossed this move helps ease tensions tho
). Fingers crossed this move helps ease tensions tho  . One thing's for sure, though: it's about to get a whole lot more interesting around here
. One thing's for sure, though: it's about to get a whole lot more interesting around here  !
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