North Korea bets big on navy with first destroyer; Kim issues 'brink of nuclear war' warning | TheBriefWire
North Korea bets big on navy with first destroyer; Kim issues 'brink of nuclear war' warning
Published 24 June 2026 ยท world
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has unveiled his strategic vision to build two 5,000-ton warships over the next five years, indicating a notable enhancement
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has unveiled his strategic vision to build two 5,000-ton warships over the next five years, indicating a notable enhancement in the country's naval capabilities. He reiterated that the naval nuclearization initiative is on track, stressing the pressing necessity for a modern naval base to counter perceived threats from the US and South Korea, reinforcing North Korea's commitment to nuclear deterrence.
Published: June 24, 2026 โข 12:08 PM IST ยท Updated: June 24, 2026 โข 12:32 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has unveiled his strategic vision to build two 5,000-ton warships over the next five years, indicating a notable enhancement in the country's naval capabilities.
He reiterated that the naval nuclearization initiative is on track, stressing the pressing necessity for a modern naval base to counter perceived threats from the US and South Korea, reinforcing North Korea's commitment to nuclear deterrence.