North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says strengthening the country’s naval nuclear deterrent is a core goal under its current five-year defence plan. Speaking in connection with the ruling party’s objectives, Kim emphasizes building a navy capable of delivering a “deadly blow” to enemies. Reporting from different outlets focuses on the same theme: North Korea aims to expand naval capabilities for nuclear deterrence, including strike power that can operate both above and below the water. The coverage describes this effort as central to the implementation of the five-year defence plan and presents it as a priority for the party’s work. Both sources attribute the statements to Kim and frame the remarks around development of a more capable navy for nuclear-related deterrence. The reports do not provide additional technical details, timelines, or specific vessel or weapon types, but they consistently stress that Kim links naval nuclear deterrence to the defence plan’s goals and to the party’s broader strategic direction.