North Korea Reveals Construction of First Nuclear-Powered Submarine

The vessel, reportedly capable of carrying nuclear missiles, signals a significant step in Pyongyang's military modernization efforts.

North Korean state media unveiled images of a nuclear-powered submarine under construction, reportedly capable of carrying up to 10 missiles.
If completed, this would place North Korea among the few nations with nuclear-powered submarines, joining the U.S., Russia, China, the U.K., France, and India.
Experts suggest the submarine could enhance North Korea's ability to project power and threaten U.S. and South Korean maritime assets.
Analysts speculate potential Russian assistance in the submarine's development, linked to North Korea's military support for Russia in the Ukraine conflict.
The announcement aligns with Kim Jong Un's 2021 military modernization plan, which includes hypersonic weapons, spy satellites, and advanced missile systems.