North Korea advances nuclear‑armed destroyer fleet

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1. 23 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   North Korea unveils heavily armed frigate Kang Kon with unusual machine‑gun array

   North Korea showcased its new guided‑missile frigate Kang Kon, featuring an atypical array of twelve heavy KPV machine guns, vertical launch cells and tested cruise‑missile capability, after repairing a failed

2. 29 days ago

   [POLITICS] 59 sources

   Kim Jong Un orders new Korean destroyer Kang Kon into service after missile tests

   Kim Jong Un oversaw missile, gun and electronic‑warfare tests on the repaired 5,000‑ton destroyer Kang Kon, ordering its commissioning within two months as part of a plan to build two such ships annually and a

3. about 1 month ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

   North Korea launches 5,000‑ton destroyer Choe Hyon, signaling nuclear‑armed navy

   North Korea commissioned the 5,000‑ton destroyer Choe Hyon on 23 June 2026, its first blue‑water warship, with Kim Jong Un touting naval nuclearisation and plans for larger cruisers, raising UN sanctions and US

4. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 5 sources

   North Korea to equip navy with nuclear‑armed 10,000‑ton warships

   Kim Jong Un said North Korea will arm its navy with nuclear weapons and build 10,000‑ton warships, commissioning two major vessels each year.

5. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   North Korea commissions 5,000‑ton submarine and plans larger nuclear‑armed warships

   Kim Jong Un commissioned the 5,000‑ton submarine Choe Hyon, announced plans for 10,000‑ton nuclear‑armed warships, and warned that US‑South Korean moves heighten nuclear risk in the region.

6. about 1 month ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 40 sources

   North Korea commissions destroyer Choe Hyon, aims bigger ships

   North Korea commissionned the 5,000‑ton destroyer Choe Hyon, pledging nuclear‑armed missiles and a five‑year plan to build two similar ships annually and later 10,000‑ton warships, heightening regional security

7. about 1 month ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

   North Korea pledges faster weapons buildup amid US and South Korean moves

   Kim Jong Un vows to speed up North Korea’s weapons and nuclear buildup, citing US and South Korean actions as pushing the peninsula toward nuclear war.

8. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   North Korea vows to boost nuclear arsenal amid US‑South Korea submarine talks

   Kim Jong-un, chairing a three‑day Workers’ Party plenary, reaffirmed North Korea’s need to expand its nuclear arsenal and labeled South Korea the most hostile state amid US‑South Korea nuclear‑submarine talks.

9. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Kim Jong Un Accuses Japan of Becoming a War State

   Kim Jong Un condemned Japan for becoming a war state, denounced US‑South Korean military moves, and pledged faster defence and nuclear buildup.

10. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vows to accelerate nuclear weapons build‑up

    Kim Jong Un announced a rapid boost to North Korea's nuclear arsenal and missile programs, accusing the US and South Korea of destabilising the region.

11. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    North Korea vows to boost nuclear arsenal and build 10,000‑ton missile cruiser

    Kim Jong-un ordered a fast‑track build‑up of North Korea’s nuclear arsenal, a 10,000‑ton missile cruiser, border fortifications and new naval bases, citing US‑South Korean threats.

12. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 19 sources

    North Korea leader Kim Jong-un vows to expand nuclear arsenal

    Kim Jong-un said North Korea must fully use its nuclear status, blamed the US and South Korea, and ordered further expansion of nuclear forces and a 10,000‑ton cruiser.

13. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    North Korea's Kim Jong Un vows to expand nuclear arsenal and build missile cruiser

    Kim Jong Un announced a rapid expansion of North Korea’s nuclear arsenal and a new 10,000‑ton missile cruiser, pledging to overtake global powers while criticizing US‑South Korea nuclear ties.

14. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

    North Korea reaffirms nuclear stance and showcases new warship ahead of Xi's visit

    North Korea's Kim Yo Jong declared its nuclear programme non‑negotiable and Kim Jong Un unveiled a new warship, both ahead of Xi Jinping's visit.

15. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    North Korea sails new missile destroyer Kang Kon amid Xi Jinping visit

    North Korea tested its newly repaired missile destroyer Kang Kon in the Sea of Japan, with Kim Jong Un observing before Xi Jinping’s upcoming visit, underscoring continued naval expansion.

16. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Kim Jong Un Inspects New Warship, Calls for Stronger Nuclear Deterrence

    Kim Jong Un toured the 'Kang Kon' destroyer with his daughter, urging stronger naval nuclear deterrence and unveiling plans for a 10,000‑ton warship and broader maritime upgrades ahead of Xi’s visit.

17. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 10 sources

    Kim Jong Un showcases new warship ahead of Xi Jinping's visit

    Kim Jong Un inspected the repaired destroyer Kang Kon, pledging a faster build‑up of a nuclear‑armed navy ahead of Chinese President Xi’s June visit, as the warship joins a broader defence plan.

18. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    North Korea Announces 10,000‑ton Destroyer Project Ahead of Xi's Visit

    North Korea's state media says it will build a 10,000‑ton destroyer and a 5,000‑ton warship, ordering rapid deployment ahead of Chinese President Xi's first visit in seven years, highlighting a naval buildup.

19. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    North Korea unveils secret nuclear plant as Kim orders exponential arsenal expansion

    Kim Jong Un toured a new North Korean uranium enrichment plant, announcing an exponential expansion of the country’s nuclear arsenal amid rising security threats and diplomatic tensions.

20. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Kim Jong Un orders exponential expansion of North Korea's nuclear arsenal

    Kim Jong Un visited a new nuclear plant, ordered production to double again and called for exponential growth of North Korea's nuclear arsenal, signaling a major boost to its strategic deterrent.

21. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    North Korea expands nuclear weapons production with new facility

    North Korea announced a new nuclear material plant, saying its weapons‑grade production capacity has more than doubled in five years, and Kim Jong‑un ordered an exponential expansion of its nuclear arsenal.

22. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    North Korea expands nuclear material production with new facility

    Kim Jong Un inspected a new nuclear plant in North Korea, announcing doubled production capacity and plans to boost uranium output to strengthen deterrence.

23. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 34 sources

    North Korea unveils nuclear plant, pledges exponential arsenal growth

    Kim Jong Un inspected a newly inaugurated nuclear fuel plant, said production capacity has doubled and urged an exponential expansion of North Korea’s nuclear arsenal.