North Korea Unveils Its First Nuclear-Powered Submarine
Pyongyang: North Korea has unveiled images of its first nuclear-powered submarine, marking a major development in the country’s military capabilities. Leader Kim Jong Un personally inspected the submarine, describing the project as a significant achievement for the nation’s armed forces.The submarine, weighing approximately 8,700 tons, is equipped with strategic guided missiles and is being described…
Pyongyang: North Korea has unveiled images of its first nuclear-powered submarine, marking a major development in the country’s military capabilities. Leader Kim Jong Un personally inspected the submarine, describing the project as a significant achievement for the nation’s armed forces.
The submarine, weighing approximately 8,700 tons, is equipped with strategic guided missiles and is being described as a “strategic guided-missile submarine,” according to state media.
Why now?
Kim Jong Un said the move was a direct response to plans by South Korea and the United States to jointly develop nuclear-powered submarines. He warned that the latest development further enhances North Korea’s deterrence capability amid what he called increasing security threats.
Analysts say the unveiling has heightened security concerns in the region, potentially escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Key Highlights:
Weight: 8,700 tons
Type: Strategic guided-missile submarine
Purpose: Defense of maritime borders and deterrence against adversaries
Statement: Kim Jong Un termed the project “a new chapter in military power”
