Kim Jong Un Orders Deployment of North Korean Destroyers to Boost Naval Strength
North Korea's Naval Expansion and Strategic Objectives
Kim Jong Un's Supervision of Naval Destroyer Kang Kon
SEOUL, June 6 (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the naval destroyer Kang Kon to supervise the vessel's navigation test, stressing the need to enhance naval capabilities to deter a nuclear war, the country's Rodong Sinmun newspaper reported on Saturday.
Praise for Navy Sailors and Vessel Performance
During the trip on Thursday, Kim praised navy sailors for their ship operational capabilities and expressed satisfaction with the vessel's cruising and high-speed maneuvering systems, the newspaper said.
Orders for Immediate Deployment of Warships
He ordered the navy to deploy the destroyer and a 5,000-ton warship called Choe Hyon as soon as possible after the tests, it added.
Family Presence During Inspection
Kim's daughter, known as Ju Ae, was also on board, a photo published by the newspaper showed.
Strategic Importance of Enhanced Naval Capabilities
Kim said 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, according to the newspaper.
Article Credits
(Reporting by Heejin Kim; Editing by Mark Porter and Sanjeev Miglani)
