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(LEAD) N. Korea commissions 5,000-ton destroyer; Kim expects dramatic boost in naval power

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June 24, 2026

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(LEAD) N. Korea commissions 5,000-ton destroyer; Kim expects dramatic boost in naval power

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has commissioned a new 5,000-ton destroye...

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Korea Times News

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· Jun 24, 2026

N. Korea commissions 5,000-ton destroyer; Kim expects dramatic boost in naval power

N. Korea commissions 5,000-ton destroyer; Kim expects dramatic boost in naval power

Euronews

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· Jul 10, 2026

Pyongyang vows to strengthen nuclear force 'in quality and quantity'

North Korean leaders also laid out plans to accelerate the building of modern naval bases and to upgrade combat systems, per KCNA.

Yonhap News Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

U.S. Pacific Fleet vice admiral says 'extremely pleased' with S. Korean Navy's RIMPAC performance

SEOUL, July 12 (Yonhap) -- A senior U.S. Pacific Fleet commander said Sunday he ...

UPI

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· Jul 9, 2026

U.S. asks South Korean shipbuilders about Navy work

U.S. asks South Korean shipbuilders about Navy work

Arab Times Online

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· Jun 24, 2026

North Korea's Kim claims progress on nuclear-armed navy as new warship placed into service

SEOUL, South Korea, June 24,(AP): North Korea has commissioned a 5,000-ton destroyer that leader Kim Jong Un touts as a symbol of the country’s growing naval and nuclear capabil...

Le Monde

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· Jun 24, 2026

North Korea is equipping its navy with nuclear weapons, Kim Jong Un says

The North Korean leader made the announcement on Tuesday, during the commissioning of the 'Choe Hyon,' a 5,000-ton warship.

NDTV

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· Jun 26, 2026

Kim Jong Un Watches Weapons Tests, Calls For "Destructive" Military Posture

On Tuesday, North Korea commissioned the 5,000-ton destroyer that Kim touted as a symbol of the country's growing naval and nuclear capabilities.

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 2, 2026

Hanwha Ocean picked as preferred bidder for W7.8tr Navy destroyer project

Hanwha Ocean Co. said Thursday it has been selected as the preferred bidder for South Korea's next-generation Navy destroyer project worth 7.8 trillion won (5.1 billion). In a regulatory filing, Hanwha Ocean said the state-run Defense Acquisition Program Administration notified the company of the selection on Wednesday. Hanwha Ocean beat rival HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. to lead the Korea Destroyer Next Generation program, which aims to build six next-generation destroyers using domesticall

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jun 24, 2026

Kim claims progress on nuclear-armed navy

North Korea has commissioned a 5,000-ton destroyer that leader Kim Jong Un touts as a symbol of the country’s growing naval and nuclear capabilities, state media reported Wednesday, as Pyongyang seeks to expand its ability to project military power at sea. North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency said Kim told a commissioning ceremony Tuesday [] The post Kim claims progress on nuclear-armed navy appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Intel Slava

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· Jul 5, 2026

[Video] 🇰🇵⚡️ — Footage of the launch of cruise missiles by the latest north korean destroyer, [...]

— Footage of the launch of cruise missiles by the latest north korean destroyer, the Kang Gon.@Intelslava

Arutz Sheva

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· Jun 24, 2026

Kim Jong Un deploys nuclear destroyer, ordering fleet of 10,000-ton warships

North Korean leader officially commissions a new 5,000-ton destroyer, announcing that North Korea's program to arm its navy with nuclear weapons is moving forward as planned.

ArabNews

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· Jul 10, 2026

North Korea vows boost to nuclear buildup, military intelligence

SEOUL: North Korea will strengthen its nuclear force “both in quality and quantity” and expand the role of its military intelligence agency focused on South Korea, state media said Friday. Pyongyang is under widespread sanctions over its nuclear program, and the two Koreas remain technically at war as their 1950-53 conflict ended without a peace treaty. The announcement comes after North Korea has repeatedly spurned South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s dovish overtures, labelling Seoul its “most hostile” enemy and declaring itself an “irreversible” nuclear state.

NK News

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· Jun 29, 2026

US, ROK and Japan call for crackdown on cybercrime funding North Korea nukes

The U.S., South Korea and Japan urged stronger law enforcement cooperation and sanctions enforcement to tackle North Korea’s rampant cybercriminal activities in a meeting in Washington, D.C., highlighting the need to crack down on illicit revenue mechanisms supporting Pyongyang’s nuclear ambitions. At the fifth meeting of the Trilateral Diplomatic Working Group on DPRK Cyber Threats []

Vanguard News

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· Jun 24, 2026

North Korea’s Kim unveils plans for 10,000-ton warships, nuclear navy

The programme of equipping the Navy with nuclear weapons is following its planned course unerringly, Kim reportedly told the ceremony. The post North Korea’s Kim unveils plans for 10,000-ton warships, nuclear navy appeared first on Vanguard News.

Defence Blog

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· Jun 22, 2026

S&P gives South Korea’s top arms maker an A- rating

A South Korean defense company that was barely known outside Asia a decade ago has received the kind of financial endorsement that opens doors in the international capital markets, after SP Global Ratings assigned Hanwha Aerospace an ‘A-‘ long-term issuer credit rating with a stable outlook on June 22, 2026, placing the maker of the []

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 8, 2026

LIMA’27 pacu pertahanan berteraskan inovasi, teknologi

UALA LUMPUR: Pameran Maritim dan Aeroangkasa Antarabangsa Langkawi 2027 (LIMA’27) mengangkat tema ‘Menerajui Visi Lestari Merentasi Laut, Udara dan Angkasa’ dalam memperkukuh sektor pertahanan negara berteraskan teknologi masa hadapan. Panglima Angkatan Tentera, Jeneral Tan Sri Malek Razak Sulaiman yang merupakan pengerusi bersama Ketua Setiausaha Kementerian Pertahanan, Datuk Lokman Hakim Ali, menyatakan komitmen Malaysia dalam memastikan ... Read more The post LIMA’27 pacu pertahanan berteraskan inovasi, teknologi appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 9, 2026

South Korea set to power US fight for naval dominance amid rising geopolitical tensions

The United States is turning to South Korea’s world-leading shipbuilding industry as it seeks to refresh its ageing naval fleet, a move set to expand the bilateral alliance beyond security into defence manufacturing, technology and industrial production. According to analysts, the bid reflects Washington’s efforts to address long-standing problems in its own industry – such as chronic construction delays, cost overruns, shortages of skilled workers and supply chain constraints. It also marks a...

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jun 23, 2026

North Korea’s Kim vows to accelerate military buildup

North Korea’s Kim vows to accelerate military buildup

WMAL – 105.9 FM – Washington DC

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· Jun 27, 2026

Pentagon Official Says Navy Needs More Drone Boats

By Ben Wolfgang (The Washington Times) The U.S. Navy and its defense industry partners are moving beyond the prototyping phase and toward production o...

Kyiv Post

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· Jun 24, 2026

North Korea to Equip Navy With Nuclear Weapons, Kim Says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Pyongyang will equip its navy with nuclear weapons and build larger warships, state media reported. Speaking at the commissioning of the Choe Hyon warship, Kim said the program was moving ahead as part of North Korea’s broader nuclear deterrence strategy against the United States and South Korea.

Associated Press

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· Jun 24, 2026

North Korea's Kim claims progress on nuclear-armed navy as new warship is placed into service

North Korea has commissioned a 5,000-ton destroyer that leader Kim Jong Un touts as a symbol of the country’s growing naval and nuclear capabilities, state media reported Wednesday, as Pyongyang seeks to expand its ability to project military power at sea. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 10, 2026

N Korea announces strengthening of its Nuclear Forces in Quality, Quantity

N Korea announces strengthening of its Nuclear Forces in Quality, Quantity

Bloomberg

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· Jul 11, 2026

Navy Chief Says US Needs More Warships

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle says the US Navy needs a larger fleet, faster shipbuilding and expanded munitions production to meet growing global demands while sustaining readiness across multiple theaters. He says the service remains prepared despite heavy operational commitments, points to record recruiting and retention, and argues rebuilding the US industrial base is critical to long-term national security. (Source: Bloomberg)

Qatar News Agency

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· Jul 5, 2026

Pyongyang Tests Advanced Weapons Systems, Plans to Commission New Warship within Two Months

Pyongyang, July 05 (QNA) - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has overseen tests of strategic cruise missiles and other weapons from a new 5,000-ton naval destroyer, ordering the warship to be commissioned into the Navy within two months, state media reported Sunday.

Egypt Independent

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· Jun 24, 2026

North Korea jump-starts naval buildup by commissioning its largest-ever warship

Seoul — North Korea on Tuesday commissioned its largest-ever warship, a 5,000-ton destroyer that military analysts say could give Pyongyang’s adversaries something more to think about in a time of crisis. In a speech at Nampho Shipyard on the country’s west coast, leader Kim Jong Un said the introduction represented a new chapter in its military The post North Korea jump-starts naval buildup by commissioning its largest-ever warship appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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