Kim Jong Un visited submarine site

Kim Jong Un, the leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, discussed plans to develop new secret underwater weapons during his visit to the construction site. He inspected the area where an 8,700-ton nuclear submarine equipped with strategic guided missiles is being built. According to him, the project aims to strengthen the country's naval power. The submarine is part of North Korea's efforts to develop modern weapons systems. Construction is currently ongoing, although details remain classified.

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Several North Korean underwater weapons projects, including significantly improved missile systems, have previously been mentioned in the media. The new steps indicate the continued modernization of the country's military equipment.