North Korea Advances Naval Nuclearization Program, Plans 10,000-Ton Warships
Summary
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced progress in the nuclear weapons program for the navy and plans to build strategic 10,000-ton warships, including cruisers, to strengthen defense capabilities.
Key Points
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced the navy's nuclear weapons program is progressing as planned.
- The 5,000-ton warship Choe Hyeon was commissioned into North Korea's navy during a ceremony in Nampo.
- Kim outlined plans to build strategic 10,000-ton warships, including cruiser-class ships, gradually.
- Kim criticized South Korea and the US for accelerating military modernization, pushing the region toward nuclear war.
