Seohee

A newly launched submarine suffered an engine stoppage on the same day it was launched, according to a report from South Korean media. The outlet Asia Economy described the incident as an exclusive, saying another submarine's engine stopped on the day the vessel named Seohee entered the water. Details about the cause and consequences have not been reported.

Submarines are in the news on several fronts. Korea's Asia Economy reports exclusively that another submarine's engine failed the same day the Seohee was launched, raising questions about the vessel's readiness. Naval News details China's new trimaran submarine, an unconventional design carrying 16 missiles, while UK outlet Forces News highlights the Vanguard fleet's record-long patrols at sea.