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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said it has repaired its damaged second naval destroyer and launched the ship into the water in the presence of leader Kim Jong Un, about three weeks after ...

North Korea plans to build another 5,000-ton destroyer by October 2026, state media reported Tuesday, following the launch of ...

A North Korean naval destroyer damaged in a botched launch last month was successfully set afloat on a second attempt, with leader Kim Jong Un presiding, state media said Friday. Kim called the ...

This photo provided by the North Korean government shows a destroyer named Kang Kon during its launch ceremony at the Rajin shipyard in Rason, North Korea, Thursday, June 12, 2025.

North Korea's failed launch May 21 sparked fury from Kim, who has vowed to build a stronger navy to cope with what he calls escalating U.S.-led threats against his country.

North Korea announced plans to build another 5,000-ton destroyer, state media reported Tuesday, marking the third such vessel ...

North Korea’s failed launch May 21 sparked fury from Kim, who has vowed to build a stronger navy to cope with what he calls escalating U.S.-led threats against his country.