North Korea has commissioned its latest destroyer, Kang Kon, amidst efforts to bolster its nuclear response capabilities. State media KCNA reports that the ship could execute ‘annihilating retaliatory strikes,’ yet did not specify whether it would carry nuclear arms.
At a Wonsan ceremony, leader Kim Jong Un highlighted the Kang Kon as pivotal to North Korea’s naval modernization. The destroyer joins the country’s growing fleet to protect maritime sovereignty and regional security, sending a stark message to adversaries.
KCNA reveals that the new ship shares weapon systems with the Choe Hyon. Analysts suggest these systems might be nuclear-capable. Kim announced ongoing naval base construction on the east coast and expressed intentions to demonstrate further naval advancements in eight months.
(With inputs from agencies.)