Key facts
- Kim Jong Un visited the naval destroyer Kang Kon.
- Kim supervised the vessel's navigation test.
- He stressed enhancing naval capabilities for nuclear deterrence.
- Kim ordered the deployment of the Kang Kon and the 5,000-ton warship Choe Hyon.
- Kim's daughter, Ju Ae, was present during the visit.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the naval destroyer Kang Kon to supervise its navigation test, emphasizing the importance of enhancing naval capabilities to deter nuclear war. During the visit on Thursday, Kim praised the sailors for their operational skills and expressed satisfaction with the vessel's maneuvering systems. He ordered the immediate deployment of the Kang Kon and another 5,000-ton warship, the Choe Hyon, following the completion of tests. Photos published by Rodong Sinmun showed Kim's daughter, Ju Ae, also on board. Kim asserted that robust military power across all domains—land, sea, and air—is essential for war deterrence and peace security, specifically highlighting the need to bolster the navy's nuclear deterrence capacity.