North Korea's Kim sets sights on nuclear-armed navy

japantimes.co.jpPublished: 4/30/2025

Summary

North Korea's leader has ordered his navy to beef up its nuclear arsenal as part of a recent push to enhance national security ahead of potential regional tensions. The country tested its newest destroyer, Choe Hyon, twice over the weekend, showcasing advanced naval capabilities and increasing concerns about rising global instability. Kim Jong Un instructed officials to accelerate efforts to arm the fleet with nuclear-tipped weapons, signaling an intensification of military modernization amid diplomatic challenges and regional instability.