US EditionNorth Korea Vows to Build Another 5,000-Ton Warship by Next Year
NORTH KOREA, JUL 22 – North Korea aims to enhance naval power with a third 5,000-ton destroyer, targeting completion by Oct. 10, 2026, marking the Workers' Party anniversary, officials said.
- On July 22, 2025, the Korean Central News Agency said North Korea pledged to complete a third Choe Hyon-class destroyer by October 10, 2026.
- Since the end of 2023 plenary session, Kim Jong-un redefined inter-Korean ties as hostile states, prompting naval buildup with a compressed 18-24 month timeline.
- That second ship was stabilized on June 6 and, according to North Korean reports, is armed with nuclear-capable cruise missiles.
- His administration has halted loudspeaker propaganda broadcasts along the border, signaling a regional response to North Korea's naval buildup, with some officials cautious about further escalation.
- Leader Kim Jong-un has announced plans to deploy two Choe Hyon-class destroyers annually starting in 2026, and securing a viable platform for nuclear strikes is seen as difficult without Russian technical support.
25 Articles
25 Articles
In the development of the new "Choe Hyon Class" destroyer, Russia is likely to have helped in exchange for North Korea's support for Ukraine.
North Korea plans to build a new 5,000-ton destroyer for its navy, a powerful warship similar to the others...
North Korea to Build New 5,000-Ton Destroyer amid Naval Expansion
TEHRAN (Tasnim) North Korea announced plans to build another 5,000-ton destroyer, state media reported Tuesday, marking the third such vessel in its expanding naval fleet.- Other Media news -The move comes after the launch of two similar warships earlier this year, signaling Pyongyangs continued focus on military modernization, AFP reported.Leader Kim Jong Un has prioritized strengthening the countrys n
North Korea is advancing the upgrading of its naval fleet. According to a report, the workers of a shipyard in the port city of Nampho are now being instructed to build a third class "Choe Hyon" destroyer, which must be completed by a certain time.
North Korea officially starts work on next warship under plan to transform navy
North Korea has officially started construction on the country’s third Choe Hyon-class destroyer, according to state media on Tuesday, claiming it will be finished by the Oct. 10 party foundation holiday in 2026. The ship will be one of two destroyers Pyongyang plans to complete next year, in line with leader Kim Jong Un’s vow […]
The first attempt to float the 5,000-ton destroyer, on 21 May in the port of Chongjin, resulted in a "serious accident".
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 54% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
