24.06.2026 09:10
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered the construction of new 10,000-ton warships to enhance the country's naval power. The Pyongyang regime, aiming to strengthen nuclear deterrence, plans to modernize its navy with larger and more advanced warships.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered the construction of 10,000-ton destroyers to strengthen the navy. The Pyongyang administration also announced that it is working on new naval systems to enhance nuclear deterrence.
NEW STRENGTH FOR THE NAVY
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced new goals for strengthening his country's naval forces. According to information in state media, Kim ordered the construction of new 10,000-ton destroyers. This ship is expected to be one of the largest war platforms North Korea has ever developed.
EMPHASIS ON NUCLEAR DETERRENCE
Kim Jong Un stated that the country needs to increase its naval power against a potential nuclear threat, calling for stronger military capacity in land, air, and naval elements. The North Korean administration has recently accelerated its work on warships and naval systems capable of carrying nuclear missiles.
NEW WARSHIPS ALSO ON THE WAY
Kim also demanded the rapid deployment of existing 5,000-ton destroyers, while announcing that a plan is being developed to build larger warships in the coming years. Experts evaluate that Pyongyang aims to increase both its military capacity and regional deterrence with this step.