Kim Jong Un calls for North Korean naval expansion

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for a rapid expansion of the country’s naval forces during an inspection of the Nampho Shipyard. While reviewing the construction of a new warship, which is reportedly larger than a destroyer built last year, Kim emphasized the need to modernize production through increased automation.

Kim stated that upgrading naval capabilities is essential to protect maritime sovereignty and counter regional threats and nuclear intimidation. To support this expansion, he instructed officials to construct a second ground dock to allow for the simultaneous building and repair of multiple vessels. The shipyard is currently undergoing modernization efforts to establish a high-tech shipbuilding base capable of producing advanced warships.