South Korea to enshrine nuclear nonproliferation in submarine law

South Korea’s Defense Ministry is moving to prohibit nuclear fuel intended to power submarines from being diverted to nuclear weapons — an apparent move to address proliferation concerns surrounding the program.

The ministry plans to issue a legislative notice for the proposed bill as early as Wednesday, according to officials Tuesday.

“The ministry is establishing the legal and institutional foundation needed to ensure the stable implementation of the nuclear-powered submarine program,” a minis ...