North Korea launches second nuclear destroyer during trilateral drills
They publishedNorth Korea’s Kim launches second nuclear destroyer as US-South Korea-Japan drills start
6 Sept, 22:22ZNorth Korea's Kim Jong Un says a new destroyer will be part of the nuclear response system.
First reportReuters · 6 Sept, 22:22Z
Latest reportSouth China Morning Post · 7 Sept, 02:03Z
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Why it matters
What
Kim Jong-un commissioned North Korea's second 5,000-tonne, nuclear-capable destroyer, Kang Kon, on Sunday as trilateral military drills began nearby.
Why
The launch advances North Korea's naval build-up and Kim's pledge for a stronger, more reliable nuclear deterrent.
Watch
Attention turns to the five-day Freedom Edge exercise and North Korea's development of new naval bases.
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Summary
- Kim Jong-un commissioned North Korea's second naval destroyer Kang Kon on Sunday.
- The 5,000-tonne ships are nuclear-capable and part of a broader naval build-up.
- KCNA state media described the ceremony attended by Kim and his daughter Ju-ae.
- US, South Korea and Japan started the Five-day Freedom Edge exercise nearby.
- Kim vowed a stronger, more reliable nuclear deterrent and noted new naval bases.