North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits naval vessel, Rodong Sinmun says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inspected the naval destroyer Kang Kon, emphasizing the critical need to bolster the navy's capabilities to deter nuclear war. During a visit on Thursday, Kim reviewed the vessel's operational performance, including its navigation, cruising, and high-speed maneuvering systems, expressing satisfaction with the results.

The newspaper Rodong Sinmun reported that Kim ordered the immediate deployment of the Kang Kon and another 5,000-ton warship, Choe Hyon, following the successful tests. Photos released by the newspaper showed Kim's daughter, known as Ju Ae, accompanying him on the inspection, underscoring her continued public presence alongside her father.

Kim asserted that robust military power across land, sea, and air is essential for preventing conflict and maintaining peace. He specifically highlighted the importance of strengthening the navy's capacity to deter nuclear aggression. The visit underscores North Korea's ongoing focus on military development and its strategic emphasis on naval power.

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Powerful military capabilities across land, sea and air were needed to deter a war and secure peace, stressing the need to enhance the navy's capability to deter a nuclear war.