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North Korea Commissions Nuclear-Capable Warship Kang Kon

North Korea has officially added the destroyer Kang Kon to its naval fleet, marking a significant step in its campaign to develop a nuclear-capable maritime force. Despite capsizing during its initial launch ceremony, the vessel was repaired and commissioned as part of Pyongyang's broader strategy to integrate nuclear weapons across all military branches.

6 Sept, 21:35 — 7 Sept, 04:42
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bloombergHigh5h ago

Kim Commissions Second Destroyer to Bolster Nuclear Naval Force

North Korea has launched into service its second destroyer in less than three months as leader Kim Jong Un pushes to upgrade the country’s naval capabilities with nuclear weapons, even as President Donald Trump touted his “very positive” relationship with Kim.

By Soo-Hyang Choi

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CNNMostly Factual2h ago

Nuclear-capable warship that capsized when launched finally joins North Korea’s fleet - CNN

Nuclear-capable warship that capsized when launched finally joins North Korea’s fleet  CNN

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SCMPMostly Factual4h ago

North Korea’s Kim launches second nuclear destroyer as US-South Korea-Japan drills start

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un commissioned his second naval destroyer and called for building a more reliable nuclear deterrent, state media reported on Monday, as the US, South Korea and Japan began a trilateral military exercise he views as a security threat. The development comes as North Korea dials up pressure on the US after rebuffing President Donald Trump’s decision to scale back a major military drill with South Korea in a conciliatory step towards Kim. Observers say North Korea wa...

By Associated Press

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Barron'sHigh6h ago

North Korea Vows Nuclear-armed Navy As US Ally Drills Open - Barron's

North Korea Vows Nuclear-armed Navy As US Ally Drills Open  Barron's

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YahooMostly Factual2h ago

Nuclear-capable warship that capsized when launched finally joins North Korea’s fleet

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straits-timesMostly Factual8h ago

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un says new destroyer will be part of nuclear response system - The Straits Times

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un says new destroyer will be part of nuclear response system  The Straits Times

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japan-timesMostly Factual4h ago

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un says new destroyer part of nuclear response system

North Korea has accelerated efforts to modernize its navy as Kim Jong Un pursues a broader expansion of the country's nuclear-capable forces.

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mainichi-englishMostly Factual5h ago

North Korea commissions 2nd naval destroyer as US, South Korea and Japan begin a military drill

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un commissioned his second naval destroyer and called for building a more reliable nuclear det

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual5h ago

Lee reaffirms commitment to 'pacemaker' role to promote N. Korea-US dialogue

President Lee Jae Myung has reaffirmed his commitment to playing a "pacemaker" role in promoting the resumption of dialogue between North Korea and the United States, saying the move could help halt the advance of Pyongyang's nuclear capabilities. The president reiterated the commitment during a written interview with French media outlet Le Monde, published Sunday, as Lee arrived in Nice for the first stop of his four-day trip to France, which will include a summit with French President Emmanuel

By The Korea Herald

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual3h ago

North Korea vows nuclear-armed navy as US ally drills open

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yonhap-englishMostly Factual4h ago

N.K. hacking group Kimsuky used AI coding agents to create decoys: report

SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- North Korea-linked hacking group Kimsuky was found to...

By Kang Jae-eun

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Daily MaverickMostly Factual7h ago

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un says new destroyer will be part of nuclear response system

SEOUL, Sept 7 (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country's newest destroyer would be part of a nuclear response system and could deliver "annihilating retaliatory strikes", state media KCNA reported on Monday, although it did not say whether the vessel would carry nuclear weapons.

By Reuters

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gulf-newsMixed3h ago

North Korea vows nuclear-armed navy as US ally drills open

North Korea vows nuclear-armed navy as US ally drills open

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star-malaysiaMixed9h ago

North Korea's Kim Jong Un says new destroyer will be part of nuclear response system - The Star

North Korea's Kim Jong Un says new destroyer will be part of nuclear response system  The Star

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First report: star-malaysia · 6 Sept, 21:35Full coverage: 31 · 9hWindow: 9h
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star-malaysia6 Sept, 21:35First to report

North Korea's Kim Jong Un says new destroyer will be part of nuclear response system - The Star

straits-times6 Sept, 22:22

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un says new destroyer will be part of nuclear response system - The Straits Times

Reuters6 Sept, 22:22

North Korea's Kim Jong Un says new destroyer will be part of nuclear response system - Reuters

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Daily Maverick6 Sept, 23:32

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un says new destroyer will be part of nuclear response system

Barron's7 Sept, 00:08

North Korea Vows Nuclear-armed Navy As US Ally Drills Open - Barron's

Al Jazeera7 Sept, 00:20

North Korea deploys warship ‘capable of annihilating retaliatory strikes’

bloomberg7 Sept, 01:17

Kim Commissions Second Destroyer to Bolster Nuclear Naval Force

Korea Herald7 Sept, 01:21

Lee reaffirms commitment to 'pacemaker' role to promote N. Korea-US dialogue

vg7 Sept, 01:32

Kim Jong-un Truer med nytt krigsskip

mainichi-english7 Sept, 01:32

North Korea commissions 2nd naval destroyer as US, South Korea and Japan begin a military drill

SCMP7 Sept, 02:03

North Korea’s Kim launches second nuclear destroyer as US-South Korea-Japan drills start

yonhap-english7 Sept, 02:13

N.K. hacking group Kimsuky used AI coding agents to create decoys: report

japan-times7 Sept, 02:25

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un says new destroyer part of nuclear response system

el-universal-english7 Sept, 02:59

Kim Jong-un promete dotar a la Marina de armas nucleares; sistemas norcoreanos deben prepararse "para la guerra", afirma

gulf-news7 Sept, 03:06

North Korea vows nuclear-armed navy as US ally drills open

channel-news-asia7 Sept, 03:17

North Korea vows nuclear-armed navy as US ally drills open

20-minuten7 Sept, 03:29

Nordkorea will Marine zur «nuklearen Streitmacht» ausbauen

berlingske7 Sept, 03:52

Sydkorea indleder fem dages militærøvelse med USA og Japan

dr-dk7 Sept, 04:21

Sydkorea indleder fem dages militærøvelse med USA og Japan

Yahoo7 Sept, 04:42

Nuclear-capable warship that capsized when launched finally joins North Korea’s fleet

CNN7 Sept, 04:42

Nuclear-capable warship that capsized when launched finally joins North Korea’s fleet - CNN

die-presse7 Sept, 04:50

Nordkorea will Marine zur „nuklearen Streitmacht“ ausbauen

delfi-lt7 Sept, 05:05

Šiaurės Korėja žada sukurti branduolinį karinį laivyną

der-standard7 Sept, 05:17

Nordkorea will Marine zur "nuklearen Streitmacht" ausbauen

aktualne-cz7 Sept, 05:19

Kim Čong-un chce silnější námořnictvo, do služby vstoupil další torpédoborec

klix-ba7 Sept, 05:34

Sjeverna Koreja predstavila razarač "Kang Kon": Teži 5.000 tona, opremljen za nošenje nuklearnog oružja

il-sole-24-ore7 Sept, 05:41

Corea del Nord, Kim lancia il nuovo cacciatorpediniere Kang Kon

n1-serbia7 Sept, 05:51

Severna Koreja predstavila novi brod za nuklearno odvraćanje

vijesti-me7 Sept, 05:59

Sjeverna Koreja predstavila novi brod za nuklearno odvraćanje

aktuality-sk7 Sept, 06:25

Kim chce jadrové zbrane aj na mori. Severokórejské námorníctvo má dostať novú úlohu

rzeczpospolita7 Sept, 06:26Latest update

Korea Północna ma nowy niszczyciel. Kim Dzong Un zapowiada nuklearyzację