North Korea Unveils New Warship Choe Hyon with 'Most Powerful Weapons'
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April 26, 2025 09:30
pyongyang - North Korea showcases a new 5000-ton warship, Choe Hyon, equipped with 'most powerful weapons' in Nampo. Kim Jong-un highlights security concerns and criticizes South Korea and the US for escalating tensions.
North Korea Unveils New Warship Choe Hyon with 'Most Powerful Weapons'
North Korea has unveiled a new warship named Choe Hyon, equipped with what the state news agency KCNA describes as 'the most powerful weapons onboard.' The 5000-ton warship was launched in Nampo, North Korea, with leader Kim Jong-un present, who mentioned that the ship could be operational by early next year, citing the 'very serious' security situation around his country.
Rising Tensions
Kim Jong-un accused South Korea and the United States of heightening tensions through joint military exercises. Pyongyang views the cooperation between Seoul and Washington as a provocation that could lead to war.
Military Advancements
Last month, North Korea showcased attack drones utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) under Kim's supervision, sparking concerns among critics about military collaboration between Pyongyang and Moscow.