Playing a Dangerous Game: Seoul’s Sub Strategy

North Korea has accused South Korea of playing a “dangerous game” with its new submarine strategy. On Tuesday, state media condemned a deal between Seoul and Washington, warning of a “nuclear domino” effect. The commentary described the move as a “dangerous attempt at confrontation.”
The deal was finalized last week by President Lee Jae Myung. It secures U.S. support for expanding South Korea’s authority over uranium enrichment and spent-fuel reprocessing. North Korea predicts this strategy will spark a “hot arms race,” endangering the entire region.
The game is risky because of the simultaneous pursuit of peace. Just one day after proposing military talks, Seoul faced this backlash. President Lee has sought to engage the North without preconditions, but the North views the game as rigged.
The “nuclear domino” warning suggests that the stakes are incredibly high. North Korea is arguing that the South is gambling with regional security. This narrative portrays the South as reckless.
North Korea has not yet responded to the proposal for talks. The focus on the dangerous game suggests that the North is not willing to play along. The region watches as the chips fall.