On June 5, South Korea's presidential office confirmed that the plan to construct nuclear-powered submarines domestically remains intact amid ongoing discussions with the United States regarding nuclear cooperation. A senior official stated that recent security talks were productive, focusing on uranium enrichment, spent fuel reprocessing, and establishing a comprehensive consultation framework. While no specific deadline has been set, the official expressed intentions to achieve tangible outcomes by the year's end. The discussions are characterized by a mutual trust in South Korea's commitment to denuclearization, with no new conditions imposed. Furthermore, the two allies are aligned on the timing of transferring wartime operational control, with only minor differences noted. The official indicated that the conditions for this transfer have largely been met over the past decade, suggesting a collaborative approach moving forward.