South Korea and the US face upcoming talks with differing priorities: Seoul seeks US approval for nuclear-powered submarines, while Washington wants progress on a significant investment pledge from South Korea.

South Korea and the United States are heading into talks in Seoul next week with different priorities over the implementation of last year’s summit agreement, with President Lee Jae Myung pushing for the supply of nuclear-powered submarines and Washington seeking progress on a major investment pledge by the Lee administration. US approval on the use of nuclear fuel for South Korea’s submarines is a key goal for Lee, while Washington wants Seoul’s US$350 billion investment promise it previously.....