Key facts
- North Korea plans to construct a 10,000-ton destroyer.
- The announcement was made via state media reports.
- This development precedes a potential visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
North Korea has announced plans to construct a new 10,000-ton destroyer, according to state media reports. This development comes shortly after leader Kim Jong Un unveiled a new 5,000-ton destroyer, the Kang Kon, which underwent capability tests. The military displays are occurring in the lead-up to a potential visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping, signaling an increased military posture from the Kim regime.