South Korean media: US: South Korea's nuclear submarine can be used to contain China

¬ Caudle cited a line from "Spider-Man": "With great power comes great responsibility"

Admiral Daryl Caudle, Chief of Naval Operations of the United States, on South Korea's plan to introduce nuclear-powered submarines said: "It is natural to speculate that the submarine will be used to contain China." On the 14th, during an interview with joint media, Caudle, who visited South Korea to strengthen the shipbuilding cooperation between South Korea and the US, stated: "If South Korea has such capability (nuclear submarine), the US expects to achieve a common goal of responding to core competitive threats - China, through alliance cooperation."

Caudle, who previously served as Commander of the US Navy Submarine Force, said that the US approval of South Korea building a nuclear submarine was "a historic moment for both South Korea and the US." He stated: "South Korea will bear the responsibility of using nuclear submarines globally, moving from maritime defense to a global navy," and also cited a classic line from the movie "Spider-Man" saying: "With great power comes great responsibility."

Regarding China's setting up of large structures in the West Sea Korea-China Temporary Measures Waters, Caudle said: "This is similar to boiling a frog in warm water. If left unchecked, there is a risk that abnormal behavior may become the norm over time." In other words, decisive action should be taken when necessary.

Regarding the question of "What role would US forces stationed in South Korea and the South Korean military play if there were a crisis in Taiwan," he said: "When a major power conflicts, the situation will be close to [total mobilization of combat power]." He also said: "There is always the possibility of third countries taking opportunistic actions in any dispute," "although it cannot be specified in what way, but they will inevitably play a certain role." In other words, North Korea might take advantage of a crisis in Taiwan to provoke, not only US forces stationed in South Korea but also the South Korean military will play a certain role. Regarding North Korea's enhancement of its naval capabilities, he said: "Although it is not a threat to the US, it has the ability to threaten South Korea."

Source: Chosun Ilbo

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