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Kim Jong Un has been on a tour to his country’s latest warship – three months after he condemned the launch of another failed ship.
North Korean leader Checking the destroyer of 5,000 tons of Choe Hyon, was first launched in April, at the West Port of Nampo.
He was described in the deck, in the captain’s office, sitting on the bed and on the boat bridge. Background Some blurred pictures to blur the equipment in the background.
The North Korean leader sat on bed as he talked to the crew. PIC: KCNA/AP
PIC: KCNA/AP
North Korea’s state media says Choe Hyon will enter service in 2026 and can accommodate a series of weapons systems – including nuclear -capable shipping and ballistic missiles.
Mr. Kim is said to have been satisfied with the progress of work on the ship and ordered a performance test for October, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported.
The journey on Monday seems to run smoothly – in contrast to May when other destroyers, Kang Kon, is damaged in the launch ceremony He called “criminal”.
Mr. Kim, What witnessed the incident said that at that time “brought our country’s dignity and self -esteem collapsed”.
The regime has claimed the ship was launched again in June after being repaired – and the third Choe Hyon class destroyer is also said to be completed in the next few months.
This ship is based in the western port of Nampo. PIC: KCNA/Reuters
PIC: KCNA/AP
The visit of warships came when the North Korean leader criticized the start of the South Korea military exercise, saying it showed their hostility and desire to turn on the war, “reported KCNA.
He claimed annual training to become more provocative because they were “nuclear elements”, which means the North must respond with proactive and extraordinary countermeasures “.
“The security environment around the DPRK is more serious from day to day and the applicable situation requires us to make radical and fast changes in existing military theories and practices and rapid nuclear expansion,” KCNA Kim Kim said.
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Around 21,000 troops – including 18,000 South Korea – will take part in Ulchi’s freedom shield for 11 days, which began on Monday.
US and South Korean officials say this is a defensive exercise but will include “several large-scale training events, live-fire”, as well as lessons from recent conflicts including Drone War, GPS Disorders and Cyber attacks.
