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United News of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
DPRK announces work on its third destroyer as part of naval upgrade
Pyongyang, July 22 (UNI) The Democratic Republic of North Korea has officially begun working on the development of its third Choe Hyon-class destroyer as per state media, with supreme leader Kim Jong Un claiming that the vehicle will be complete by October 10, 2026, marking the next year anniversary of the Workers Party of Korea. Laying strong emphasis on boosting North Korea's military capabilities, the General Secretary of the WPK has been focusing strengthening the country's naval capabilities, overseeing the April launch of the Choe Hyon, North Korea's first 5,000-ton destroyer. A second destroyer, the Kang Kon, suffered a failed launch in May but was repaired and set afloat in June. The North will now construct the "Choe Hyon-class Destroyer No. 3" which it described as "a powerful warship of our own type". The Nampho dockyard manager urged workers to meet the construction deadline to uphold the party's "plan for building a powerful army" and "to firmly defend the inviolable maritime sovereignty and national interests," KCNA said. Kim reportedly 'visited the Nampho Shipyard 10 times in a little more than a year and gave precious instructions on the building of the warship and inexhaustible wisdom and strength for working miracles,' according to a NK News report. The report included several more references to factory manager Yun Chi Gol and workers worshipping Kim for his 'miracle' work — they are only capable of building ships 'when they do as instructed by Kim Jong Un' — and pledging loyalty to him. DPRK state media KCNA also showed photos of workers arranging and working on presumed metal ship components on an outdoor grid lattice staging area adjacent to a large indoor construction hall where the first Choe Hyon-class destroyer was built. During the June launch of the second destroyer, Kim reiterated the DPRK's intent on modernising its navy, and said that it 'will continue to build two destroyers every year of the same or higher class and commission them into the Navy.' He also said the new warships will sail to 'major ports and waters of enemy nations,' even 'across the Pacific,' so the U.S. and South Korea can 'experience how irritating and unpleasant it is to sit and watch enemy nation vessels roam the periphery of sovereign waters.' The Choe Hyon-class destroyers are 'equipped not only with anti-air, anti-ship, anti-submarine and anti-ballistic missile capabilities but also with weapon systems for the most effective ground striking operations, like hypersonic strategic cruise missile, tactical ballistic missile' and others, according to Kim.
The Star
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
North Korea plans to build another 5,000-tonne destroyer
SEOUL: North Korea vowed to build an additional 5,000-tonne destroyer for its navy, state media reported Tuesday (July 22), after the nuclear-armed country launched two similar vessels this year. Leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to ramp up his country's naval capacities, and presided over the April launch of the country's first 5,000-tonne destroyer-class naval ship, the Choe Hyon. South Korea's military has said the ship could have been developed with Russian help, possibly in exchange for deploying thousands of troops to help Moscow fight in Ukraine. Kim also presided over the botched launch of the destroyer Kang Kon in May, which was subsequently repaired and set afloat in June. Workers at the Nampho Shipyard pledged Monday at a rally to complete the new warship by Oct 10 next year, according to Pyongyang's official Korean Central News Agency. The date marks the anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea. The North will now construct the "Choe Hyon-class Destroyer No. 3" which it described as "a powerful warship of our own type". The Nampho dockyard manager urged workers to meet the construction deadline to uphold the party's "plan for building a powerful army" and "to firmly defend the inviolable maritime sovereignty and national interests," KCNA said. South Korea's new president, Lee Jae-myung, elected last month in a snap election, has promised a more dovish approach towards Pyongyang, compared with that of his hawkish impeached predecessor Yoon Suk Yeol. The Lee administration has halted loudspeaker propaganda broadcasts along the border, which Seoul began last year following a barrage of trash-filled balloons flown southward by Pyongyang. Seemingly in response, North Korea also ended its own propaganda broadcasts which had relayed strange and eerie noises into the South. - AFP
Eyewitness News
7 days ago
- Politics
- Eyewitness News
North Korea plans to build another 5,000-ton destroyer
SEOUL - North Korea vowed to build an additional 5,000-ton destroyer for its navy, state media reported Tuesday, after the nuclear-armed country launched two similar vessels this year. Leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to ramp up his country's naval capacities, and presided over the April launch of the country's first 5,000-ton destroyer-class naval ship, the Choe Hyon. South Korea's military has said the ship could have been developed with Russian help, possibly in exchange for deploying thousands of troops to help Moscow fight in Ukraine. Kim also presided over the botched launch of the destroyer Kang Kon in May, which was subsequently repaired and set afloat in June. Workers at the Nampho Shipyard pledged Monday at a rally to complete the new warship by October 10 next year, according to Pyongyang's official Korean Central News Agency. The date marks the anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea. The North will now construct the "Choe Hyon-class Destroyer No. 3" which it described as "a powerful warship of our own type". The Nampho dockyard manager urged workers to meet the construction deadline to uphold the party's "plan for building a powerful army" and "to firmly defend the inviolable maritime sovereignty and national interests," KCNA said. South Korea's new president, Lee Jae-myung, elected last month in a snap election, has promised a more dovish approach towards Pyongyang, compared with that of his hawkish impeached predecessor Yoon Suk Yeol. The Lee administration has halted loudspeaker propaganda broadcasts along the border, which Seoul began last year following a barrage of trash-filled balloons flown southward by Pyongyang. Seemingly in response, North Korea also ended its own propaganda broadcasts which had relayed strange and eerie noises into the South.
The Sun
7 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
North Korea to build new 5,000-ton destroyer amid naval expansion
SEOUL: North Korea has announced plans to build another 5,000-ton destroyer, state media reported Tuesday, marking the third such vessel in its expanding naval fleet. The move comes after the launch of two similar warships earlier this year, signaling Pyongyang's continued focus on military modernization. Leader Kim Jong Un has prioritized strengthening the country's naval capabilities, overseeing the April launch of the Choe Hyon, North Korea's first 5,000-ton destroyer. South Korea's military suspects Russian assistance in its development, possibly linked to Pyongyang's support for Moscow in Ukraine. A second destroyer, the Kang Kon, suffered a failed launch in May but was repaired and set afloat in June. Workers at the Nampho Shipyard pledged Monday to complete the new vessel by October 10, 2026, coinciding with the anniversary of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea. The upcoming warship, referred to as 'Choe Hyon-class Destroyer No. 3,' was described by state media as 'a powerful warship of our own type.' The Nampho dockyard manager urged workers to meet the deadline to uphold the party's military ambitions and defend maritime sovereignty. Meanwhile, South Korea's new president, Lee Jae-myung, has adopted a softer stance toward Pyongyang compared to his predecessor. His administration recently halted propaganda broadcasts along the border, prompting North Korea to reciprocate by ending its own eerie noise broadcasts into the South. - AFP
Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
North Korea plans to build another 5,000-ton destroyer
North Korea vowed to build an additional 5,000-ton destroyer for its navy, state media reported Tuesday, after the nuclear-armed country launched two similar vessels this year. Leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to ramp up his country's naval capacities, and presided over the April launch of the country's first 5,000-ton destroyer-class naval ship, the Choe Hyon. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category CXO Healthcare Data Science Product Management Project Management Leadership Data Analytics Design Thinking Cybersecurity Degree Operations Management Data Science MBA healthcare Digital Marketing Others Management Artificial Intelligence others Finance Public Policy PGDM Technology MCA Skills you'll gain: Technology Strategy & Innovation Emerging Technologies & Digital Transformation Leadership in Technology Management Cybersecurity & Risk Management Duration: 24 Weeks Indian School of Business ISB Chief Technology Officer Starts on Jun 28, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Customer-Centricity & Brand Strategy Product Marketing, Distribution, & Analytics Digital Strategies & Innovation Skills Leadership Insights & AI Integration Expertise Duration: 10 Months IIM Kozhikode IIMK Chief Marketing and Growth Officer Starts on Apr 7, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Operations Strategy for Business Excellence Organizational Transformation Corporate Communication & Crisis Management Capstone Project Presentation Duration: 11 Months IIM Lucknow Chief Operations Officer Programme Starts on Jun 30, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Digital Strategy Development Expertise Emerging Technologies & Digital Trends Data-driven Decision Making Leadership in the Digital Age Duration: 40 Weeks Indian School of Business ISB Chief Digital Officer Starts on Jun 30, 2024 Get Details South Korea's military has said the ship could have been developed with Russian help, possibly in exchange for deploying thousands of troops to help Moscow fight in Ukraine. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Top 25 Most Beautiful Women In The World Articles Vally Undo Kim also presided over the botched launch of the destroyer Kang Kon in May, which was subsequently repaired and set afloat in June. Workers at the Nampho Shipyard pledged Monday at a rally to complete the new warship by October 10 next year, according to Pyongyang's official Korean Central News Agency . Live Events The date marks the anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea. The North will now construct the " Choe Hyon-class Destroyer No. 3" which it described as "a powerful warship of our own type". The Nampho dockyard manager urged workers to meet the construction deadline to uphold the party's "plan for building a powerful army" and "to firmly defend the inviolable maritime sovereignty and national interests," KCNA said. South Korea's new president, Lee Jae-myung , elected last month in a snap election, has promised a more dovish approach towards Pyongyang, compared with that of his hawkish impeached predecessor Yoon Suk Yeol. The Lee administration has halted loudspeaker propaganda broadcasts along the border, which Seoul began last year following a barrage of trash-filled balloons flown southward by Pyongyang. Seemingly in response, North Korea also ended its own propaganda broadcasts which had relayed strange and eerie noises into the South.
