Special bill on nuclear subs to specify S. Korea's commitment not to develop nuclear weapons: sources

A special bill aimed at supporting South Korea's push to build a nuclear-powered submarine will include a clause reaffirming its commitment not to develop nuclear weapons, in an apparent bid to dispel concerns about Seoul's possible nuclear ambitions, sources said Tuesday. The defense ministry plans to soon give a public notice of its proposed special bill outlining five basic principles in seeking to build nuclear-powered submarines, according to government sources. If enacted, it would mark th