North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced the successful relaunch of the destroyer Kang Kon, which partially sank during its initial launch. He reaffirmed North Korea's commitment to enhancing its naval capabilities, despite the ship's repair process not causing delays in naval power advancements. At a ceremony, Kim outlined plans for constructing additional 5,000-tonne destroyers in the coming year, stressing the importance of a strengthened maritime military presence in the Pacific Ocean in response to perceived threats from the U.S. and its allies.
Repairs to the destroyer had not delayed North Korea's attempts to enhance naval power, emphasizing their commitment to bolster their maritime capabilities despite challenges.
Kim announced plans to build two more 5,000-tonne destroyers next year, asserting the need to strengthen maritime military presence in the Pacific against U.S. provocations.
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