North Korea Unveils Advanced 5,000-Ton Destroyer to Bolster Naval Power
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un launched a new multipurpose destroyer on April 26, 2025, at the military shipbuilding dockyard in Nampo, according to state media KCNA.
- The destroyer, classified as Choe Hyon-class, will be handed to the navy and enter service early next year, reported KCNA.
- Kim stated that the ship is designed to enhance preemptive strike capabilities and contains advanced weapon systems, as announced by KCNA.
- He emphasized a response to threats from the U.S. And allies and framed the arms buildup as a necessary action, according to KCNA.
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