New North Korean submarine capable of carrying three SLBMs: South Korean MND



News New North Korean submarine capable of carrying three SLBMs: South Korean MND Recently-unveiled vessel likely to be deployed "soon," defense ministry tells lawmakers Oliver Hotham July 31, 2019 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCTV A new-type submarine first seen at an on-the-spot guidance by North Korea leader Kim Jong Un last week is believed to be capable of carrying three submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs), South Korea's defense ministry was reported to have said Wednesday. In an assessment shared during a closed-door briefing by the Ministry of National Defense (MND) to members of the National Assembly's intelligence committee, officials were said to believe the submarine will be deployed soon. A new-type submarine first seen at an on-the-spot guidance by North Korea leader Kim Jong Un last week is believed to be capable of carrying three submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs), South Korea's defense ministry was reported to have said Wednesday. In an assessment shared during a closed-door briefing by the Ministry of National Defense (MND) to members of the National Assembly's intelligence committee, officials were said to believe the submarine will be deployed soon. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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New North Korean submarine capable of carrying three SLBMs: South Korean MND

Recently-unveiled vessel likely to be deployed "soon," defense ministry tells lawmakers

Oliver Hotham July 31, 2019

New North Korean submarine capable of carrying three SLBMs: South Korean MND

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A new-type submarine first seen at an on-the-spot guidance by North Korea leader Kim Jong Un last week is believed to be capable of carrying three submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs), South Korea's defense ministry was reported to have said Wednesday.

In an assessment shared during a closed-door briefing by the Ministry of National Defense (MND) to members of the National Assembly's intelligence committee, officials were said to believe the submarine will be deployed soon.

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