Kim Jong Un calls for North Korea to build 2 large warships per year in major naval expansion push: report

Kim Jong Un calls for North Korea to build 2 large warships per year in major naval expansion push: report

Category: WARS & RUMORS OF WARS

Summary:
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced plans for a significant naval expansion, calling for the construction of two large warships each year over the next five years. He made the announcement during a commissioning ceremony for a new 5,000-ton Choe Hyon-class destroyer in the port of Nampho, which recently completed operational tests. Kim also highlighted the ongoing development of the navy's nuclear capabilities and the construction of new naval bases. Additionally, plans to deploy another 5,000-ton destroyer, the Kang Kon, and larger 10,000-ton warships were reported, with the Kang Kon having been relaunched after an earlier failed launch.


Mysterion Insights

Scripture: { "scripture_reference": "James 4:1-2 (NASB 1977)", "scripture_text": "What is the source of quarrels and conflicts among you? Is not the source your pleasures that wage war in your members? You lust and do not have; so you commit murder. And you are envious and
"{ "scripture_reference": "James 4:1-2 (NASB 1977)", "scripture_text": "What is the source of quarrels and conflicts among you? Is not the source your pleasures that wage war in your members? You lust and do not have; so you commit murder. And you are envious and"

Commentary:
{ "scripture_reference": "James 4:1-2 (NASB 1977)", "scripture_text": "What is the source of quarrels and conflicts among you? Is not the source your pleasures that wage war in your members? You lust and do not have; so you commit murder. And you are envious and

Prophetic Trend:
{ "scripture_reference": "James 4:1-2 (NASB 1977)", "scripture_text": "What is the source of quarrels and conflicts among you? Is not the source your pleasures that wage war in your members? You lust and do not have; so you commit murder. And you are envious and

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Source Excerpt:

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday called for a major expansion of the country's naval forces, suggesting the regime should build two large warships each year for the next five years.Speaking at a commissioning ceremony for a new destroyer, Kim suggested North Korea should build two warships comparable in size to its 5,000-ton Choe Hyon-class vessel each year over the next five years, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).Kim was celebrating the deployment of the new multipurpose destroyer at the port of Nampho. In April, he observed launches of two cruise missiles and three anti-ship missiles from the vessel.The destroyer successfully completed military operational tests over the past 14 months, according to KCNA.KIM JONG UN OVERSEES CRUISE MISSILE LAUNCHES FROM PRIZED NEW NORTH KOREAN WARSHIPKim previously hailed the development of the Choe Hyon as a major step toward expanding the operational reach and preemptive strike capabilities of North Korea's military.Kim also said the navy's nuclearization is "advancing along its own course," contributing to the country's nuclear deterrence.The naval buildup comes as Kim seeks to strengthen what analysts have long vi...

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Source: Fox News

Posted on 06-24-2026 04:19

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