North Korean leader Kim touts new naval destroyer, blames US for tensions
- North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un unveiled a new naval destroyer, describing it as a significant advancement for expanding military capabilities, according to state media reports.
- Kim criticized U.S.-South Korean military exercises, framing them as threats and preparations for war amid rising tensions over North Korea's nuclear program.
- He framed the arms buildup as a response to threats from the United States and its allies.
- Experts have expressed doubts about North Korea's ability to develop advanced military capabilities independently, questioning the need for foreign aid, as reported by South Korean officials.
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un unveils 5,000-tonne warship, warns US with pledge of strategic deterrence
North Korea unveils new ‘Kim Jong Un style’ 5,000-tonne warship (Adds scenes and quotes from state TV footage in paragraphs 4-6 and a quote from KCNA in paragraph 11, and tags TV) SEOUL, April 26 — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a ceremony for the launch of a “new multipurpose destroyer”, state media KCNA reported on Saturday. The 5,000-tonne warship was equipped with the “most powerful weapons” and built “within 400-odd days perfectly…
North Korea Unveils New 'Kim Jong Un Style' 5,000-Ton Warship
TEHRAN (Tasnim) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a ceremony for the launch of a new multipurpose destroyer, state media KCNA reported on April 26.- Other Media news -The 5,000-tonwarship was equipped with the most powerful weapons and built within 400-odd days perfectly with our own strength and technology, a secretary in the ruling Workers Party was quoted as saying.Kim, in a speech from the la
North Korea Launches New 5,000-Tonne Warship With "Most Powerful Weapons"
The announcement comes about a month after Kim oversaw the test of new suicide and reconnaissance drones featuring AI technology, adding to concerns over North Korea's deepening military cooperation with Moscow.
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