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For South Korea, U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Exposes a Double Standard

President Trump has put Saudi Arabia on the path to enriching uranium on its own soil, a demand South Korea has been making for years.

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A beach near Wolseong Nuclear Power Plant in Gyeongju, South Korea, in 2022. The country has one of the biggest nuclear power industries in the world.
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How the Trump Administration’s Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia May Work

The Trump administration announced an agreement with Saudi Arabia on a civilian nuclear program. Such deals, known as 123 Agreements, are designed to prevent the development of weapons.

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President Trump with the Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, in Washington last year.
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The U.S. Has Rules for Nuclear Deals With Other Countries. Here’s How They Work.

The Trump administration is expected to announce an agreement with Saudi Arabia on a civilian nuclear program. Such deals, known as 123 Agreements, are designed to prevent the development of weapons.

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President Trump with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud in Washington last year.
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Trump Threatened to Strike Pickaxe Mountain, a Suspected Iranian Nuclear Site. Here’s What to Know.

The fortified underground complex, in central Iran, is about one mile away from the Natanz uranium enrichment facility.

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A satellite image provided by Vantor shows an entrance to tunnels at Pickaxe Mountain in Iran last month.
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