North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspected a new 5,000-ton destroyer and announced plans to build two warships per year as part of the country’s naval modernization program.
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North Korea unveils first complete images of its nuclear missile submarine
On December 24, 2025, North Korean state media released the first complete images of a “strategic nuclear guided-missile submarine” under construction, with an estimated displacement of 8,700 tons.
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Kim Jong Un unveils “Choe Hyon”-class destroyer featuring new secret anti-aircraft system
On October 5, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a “Choe Hyon”-class destroyer during the military exhibition “National Defense Development-2025”, accompanied by participants of the event’s opening ceremony.
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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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