Kang Kon

North Korea conducted a missile test involving 10 cruise missiles launched from the ship Kang Kon, timed to coincide with an upcoming China-Russia maritime exercise. Analysts suggest the test aimed to showcase naval capabilities and draw attention ahead of the joint drills.

North Korea's 5,000-ton destroyer, Kang Kon, successfully tested its weapons systems a year after a botched launch that damaged its hull. The ship, the second in its class, is now seaworthy and undergoing active duty preparation under Kim Jong Un's oversight, with plans to build additional destroyers and a 10,000-ton warship.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed weapons tests aboard the repaired Kang Kon destroyer, including a nuclear-capable cruise missile. The event marks North Korea's continued naval expansion, following the commissioning of the Choe Hyon destroyer and plans to build more warships, including a 10,000-ton destroyer.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised tests of a nuclear-capable cruise missile and other weapons aboard the 5,000-ton destroyer Kang Kon, which was damaged in a failed launch last year. The tests, observed from shore, aim to strengthen North Korea's nuclear-armed navy, with Kim ordering the vessel for active duty within two months.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised tests of a nuclear-capable cruise missile and other weapons aboard a new 5,000-ton destroyer, the Kang Kon, according to state media.

North Korea commissioned its largest warship, the 5,000-ton Choe Hyon, which Kim Jong Un declared marks a new chapter in military history. Analysts suggest the ship could enhance naval capabilities with anti-ship and land-attack missile features, and future larger vessels are planned.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced a plan to build two large warships annually for five years, citing the deployment of a new 5,000-ton destroyer and successful missile tests. The naval expansion includes constructing 10,000-ton strategic warships, modernizing naval bases, and advancing the navy's nuclearization to enhance military deterrence.

North Korea is expanding shipyards in Nampo and Chongjin to build new destroyers as part of a five-year naval modernization plan. Satellite imagery shows infrastructure upgrades to support larger vessels, with two 5,000-ton destroyers already built and two more under construction.

North Korea plans to build a 10,000-ton destroyer and develop secret underwater weapons, according to state media, as leader Kim Jong Un orders the deployment of the Kang Kon and Choe Hyon warships. The announcement comes ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit, with North Korea emphasizing military expansion.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the 5,000-ton destroyer Kang Kon during capability tests, as reported by the Korean Central News Agency. The visit occurred ahead of a planned visit by China’s Xi.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un showcased a repaired 5,000-ton destroyer, Kang Kon, and emphasized accelerating nuclear-armed navy development ahead of Chinese leader Xi Jinping's visit. The announcement followed the unveiling of a new uranium-enrichment facility and plans to build larger destroyers.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversaw missile launches from the new 5,000-ton-class destroyer Choe Hyon, testing cruise and anti-ship missiles. The tests followed previous issues with a similar warship, the Kang Kon, and highlight North Korea's ongoing military advancements.