North Korea Commissions First Nuclear-Capable Warship Despite Launch Capsizing

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

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

What North Korea’s new warship reveals about Kim’s moves to secure surrounding waters

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s promise to unveil more projects in eight months’ time at the launch of the country’s second modern destroyer hints at another major strategic military asset, according to experts. “The nuclearisation of our navy is being realised, making it increasingly suited, diversified and practical for the use of our deterrent,” Kim said while commissioning the Kang Kon in the southeastern port of Wonsan on Sunday. Kim was accompanied by his daughter and potential...

By Park Chan-kyong

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

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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.

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

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

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

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

Seoul, South Korea —  North Korea has commissioned its second modern guided-missile destroyer, a remarkable recovery for a vessel that capsized when it was launched in May 2025, infuriating the country’s leader Kim Jong Un who called it a “criminal act.” Kim said Sunday’s commissioning of the destroyer Kang Kon was a result of the country’s … The post Nuclear-capable warship that capsized when launched finally joins North Korea’s fleet appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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