The American nuclear submarine “Springfield” has arrived in the port of Busan, South Korea. This was announced on Facebook by the US Pacific Fleet on Saturday (its owner, Meta, was considered an extremist and banned in Russia).
It is stated that this is a planned visit. According to the military, Springfield is located on the island of Guam and is “in the area of responsibility of the US Seventh Fleet”.
The South Korean press interprets the visit as a show of strength and a warning to North Korea to avoid provocations.
At the same time, it is emphasized that the arrival of such submarines is rarely announced.
A few days ago reportedThat the United States could send a nuclear aircraft carrier to exercise with South Korea.
In turn, the DPRK Ministry of Foreign Affairs declarationHe said the continuation of US provocations could be considered a declaration of war.