North Korea commissions new naval destroyer as part of its nuclear response system

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North Korea commissions new naval destroyer as part of its nuclear response system

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the commissioning of a new 5,000-ton destroyer, the 'Kang Kon'. State media reported the vessel will be part of the country's nuclear response system, marking a significant step in Pyongyang's efforts to build a nuclear-capable navy.

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Non-West Ind.Al Jazeera — North Korea deploys warship ‘capable of annihilating retaliatory strikes’

Non-West StateTASS — North Korea commissions destroyer to become part of its nuclear response system

RegionalJapan Times — North Korea’s Kim Jong Un says new destroyer part of nuclear response system

RegionalSouth China Morning Post — North Korea’s Kim launches second nuclear destroyer as US-South Korea-Japan drills start

RegionalThe Hindu — North Korea commissions 2nd naval destroyer as U.S., South Korea, Japan begin military drill

RegionalAnadolu Agency — North Korea commissions nuclear-capable naval destroyer

West MSMAP — North Korea adds its 2nd naval destroyer as US, South Korea and Japan hold military exercise

RegionalYonhap — (LEAD) N. Korea commissions nuclear-capable naval destroyer Kang Kon

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