North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says his country is equipping its navy with nuclear weapons and is also planning the construction of larger warships, according to state media. The comments come as Kim commissions the Choe Hyon warship in Nampo, a port city, following reporting by the Korean Central News Agency. Multiple outlets describe the Choe Hyon as one of two warships in a 5,000-ton class that North Korea launched last year.
At the commissioning ceremony, Kim reportedly tells attendees that the programme to equip the navy with nuclear weapons is proceeding as planned. He also outlines broader plans to build 10,000-ton warships. Kyiv Post adds context that the remarks fit into North Korea’s stated nuclear deterrence strategy, including in relation to the United States and South Korea, though the core statements reported across outlets focus on naval nuclear arming and increased ship size.
The reports provide no additional technical details about the weapons or timelines beyond the stated intent and ongoing programme mentioned by Kim.
