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S. Korea, US begin nuclear talks on Seoul’s submarine, fuel-cycle bids

South Korea and the US have formally launched interagency talks on nuclear cooperation centered on Seoul’s pursuit of nuclear-powered submarines and greater autonomy over the nuclear fuel cycle. First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo and US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker convened the launch meeting Tuesday morning at the Foreign Ministry in Seoul, after a delay of several months. The talks, which will continue through Wednesday will focus on how to implement sec