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Kim Inspects Repaired Destroyer and Orders 10,000‑Tonne Warships

The directives signal a push to fold naval forces into North Korea's nuclear deterrent ahead of Xi Jinping's state visit.

Kim Jong Un Orders Border Buildup and Training Overhaul at Rare Commanders’ Meeting

Kim Opens Ukraine War Memorial as Russia Signals Deeper Military Ties

North Korea Tests Cruise and Anti-Ship Missiles From New Destroyer

North Korea Says It Fired Cruise and Anti-Ship Missiles From New Destroyer

Belarus to Open Embassy in Pyongyang After Lukashenko–Kim Summit

North Korea Touts Higher-Thrust Missile Engine in Ground Test

North Korea’s Parliament Approves Constitutional Changes, Five-Year Plan and 2026 Budget

North Korea Showcases New Anti-Drone Tank as Kim’s Daughter Drives in Drill

North Korea Tests 600mm Rocket Salvo Under Kim's Supervision

Kim Jong Un Oversees Naval Cruise-Missile Tests as Freedom Shield Drills Proceed

North Korea Fires Cruise Missiles From Choe Hyon Destroyer for Second Time in a Week

North Korea Showcases Dozens of Nuclear-Capable Rocket Launchers as Party Congress Opens

North Korea Showcases 600mm Rocket Launcher It Says Can Carry Nuclear Warheads

North Korea Sets Late-February Party Congress to Showcase Power and Map Next Five Years

North Korea Fires Short-Range Missiles as Kim Showcases Upgraded Rocket Launcher

North Korea Tests Large-Calibre Rocket System as Kim Signals Next Nuclear Deterrent Phase

Kim Jong Un Hails Troops in Russia, Trumpets 'Invincible Alliance' With Moscow

Kim Jong Un Orders Ramp-Up of New Multiple Rocket Launchers After Factory Inspection

Kim Jong-un Touts New Rocket Launchers, Oversees Long-Range Cruise Missile Tests