The multipurpose ship was incorporated into the West Sea Fleet after more than a year of evaluations, according to North Korean state media.
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North Korea Launches New Destroyer Choi Hyon at Ceremony Led by Kim Jong-un
On April 25, the Nampo Shipyard in North Korea held a launching ceremony for the new 5,000-ton destroyer Choi Hyon, designed to join the fleet of the North Korean Navy. The event was attended by leader Kim Jong-un, who delivered a speech emphasizing the strategic importance of the new vessel.
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