North Korea commissions 5,000-ton destroyer as Kim touts naval nuclear capabilities
North Korea has formally commissioned a 5,000-ton destroyer at the western port of Nampo, with leader Kim Jong Un presenting the vessel as evidence of progress in the country's naval nuclear programme. State media said the Choe Hyon was placed into service with the navy after a commissioning ceremony on Tuesday. Kim said the ship shows that the nuclear armament of the navy is advancing as planned.According to the report, Kim told the ceremony that warships such as the Choe Hyon mark a shift in the role of the navy, which he said is no longer limited to defending coastal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 04:32 LONDON
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