Summary
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the country's new destroyer, the Choe Hyon, during a defense exhibition. This destroyer is part of North Korea's ongoing military development efforts, which also aim to strengthen its naval capabilities. The ship's design has recently been updated with new weapon and sensor systems.
Key Facts
- Kim Jong Un visited North Korea's new destroyer named Choe Hyon.
- The visit took place during the country's Defense Development 2025 exhibition.
- The Choe Hyon is a 465-foot, 5,000-ton warship.
- The ship's design has been updated with changes to its weapon and sensor systems.
- The destroyer is part of North Korea's plan to modernize its navy, which remains less advanced than South Korea's.
- North Korea's military advances are meant to counter perceived threats from the United States, South Korea, and Japan.
- Kim Jong Un described the destroyer as a testament to North Korea's self-defense policy.
- The Choe Hyon and another destroyer are expected to enter service by mid-2026.
