North Korea Commissions Nuclear-Capable Warship Despite Launch Failure

Kim Commissions Second Destroyer to Bolster Nuclear Naval Force

North Korea has launched into service its second destroyer in less than three months as leader Kim Jong Un pushes to upgrade the country’s naval capabilities with nuclear weapons, even as President Donald Trump touted his “very positive” relationship with Kim.

By Soo-Hyang Choi

Nuclear-capable warship that capsized when launched finally joins North Korea’s fleet - CNN

Nuclear-capable warship that capsized when launched finally joins North Korea’s fleet  CNN

North Korea’s Kim launches second nuclear destroyer as US-South Korea-Japan drills start

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un commissioned his second naval destroyer and called for building a more reliable nuclear deterrent, state media reported on Monday, as the US, South Korea and Japan began a trilateral military exercise he views as a security threat. The development comes as North Korea dials up pressure on the US after rebuffing President Donald Trump’s decision to scale back a major military drill with South Korea in a conciliatory step towards Kim. Observers say North Korea wa...

By Associated Press

North Korea Vows Nuclear-armed Navy As US Ally Drills Open - Barron's

North Korea Vows Nuclear-armed Navy As US Ally Drills Open  Barron's

Nuclear-capable warship that capsized when launched finally joins North Korea’s fleet

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un says new destroyer will be part of nuclear response system - The Straits Times

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un says new destroyer will be part of nuclear response system  The Straits Times

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un says new destroyer part of nuclear response system

North Korea has accelerated efforts to modernize its navy as Kim Jong Un pursues a broader expansion of the country's nuclear-capable forces.

North Korea commissions 2nd naval destroyer as US, South Korea and Japan begin a military drill

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un commissioned his second naval destroyer and called for building a more reliable nuclear det

Lee reaffirms commitment to 'pacemaker' role to promote N. Korea-US dialogue

President Lee Jae Myung has reaffirmed his commitment to playing a "pacemaker" role in promoting the resumption of dialogue between North Korea and the United States, saying the move could help halt the advance of Pyongyang's nuclear capabilities. The president reiterated the commitment during a written interview with French media outlet Le Monde, published Sunday, as Lee arrived in Nice for the first stop of his four-day trip to France, which will include a summit with French President Emmanuel

By The Korea Herald

North Korea vows nuclear-armed navy as US ally drills open

N.K. hacking group Kimsuky used AI coding agents to create decoys: report

SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- North Korea-linked hacking group Kimsuky was found to...

By Kang Jae-eun

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un says new destroyer will be part of nuclear response system

SEOUL, Sept 7 (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country's newest destroyer would be part of a nuclear response system and could deliver "annihilating retaliatory strikes", state media KCNA reported on Monday, although it did not say whether the vessel would carry nuclear weapons.

By Reuters

North Korea vows nuclear-armed navy as US ally drills open

North Korea vows nuclear-armed navy as US ally drills open

North Korea's Kim Jong Un says new destroyer will be part of nuclear response system - The Star

North Korea's Kim Jong Un says new destroyer will be part of nuclear response system  The Star