Kim Jong Un calls for North Korea to build 2 large warships per year in major naval expansion push: report (opens original article in a new tab)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced plans for a major naval expansion, including building two large warships annually and developing new naval bases and capabilities.

• Kim Jong Un called for North Korea to build two large warships per year for the next five years
• North Korea plans to deploy a 5,000-ton destroyer called the Kang Kon and larger 10,000-ton strategic warships
• Kim emphasized the importance of naval modernization and nuclearization for national deterrence
• North Korea is also reviewing plans to construct new naval bases