North Korea Unveils Advanced 5,000-Ton Destroyer to Bolster Naval Power
- Kim Jong Un revealed a new warship Friday at the western port of Nampo.
- Pyongyang framed the arms buildup as responding to perceived threats from US and allied military drills.
- State media described the 5,000-ton vessel as leading a new heavily armed warship class.
- Kim said the vessel can carry various weapons including nuclear-capable missiles.
- He added developing a nuclear submarine represents his navy's next major goal.
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North Korea unveils new 'nuclear-capable' warship as Kim Jong-un issues chilling threat to US
North Korea unveils new 'nuclear-capable' warship as Kim Jong-un issues chilling threat to US - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has unveiled a new 5,000-tonne naval destroyer reportedly equipped with nuclear-capable ballistic missiles
North Korea Builds Brutally Armed 5,000-Ton Destroyer
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un also attended a ceremony to mark the launch of a new class multi-purpose destroyer. The North's early news agency KCNA reports that the new warship will be part of a combat mission against “impudent imperialist pirates.”
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un touts new naval destroyer with daughter, blames US for tensions
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has unveiled a new naval destroyer, claiming it as a significant advancement toward his goal of expanding the operational range and preemptive strike capabilities of his nuclear-armed military, state media said Saturday.
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