In first, North Korea registers 13 military submarines with UN maritime agency



News In first, North Korea registers 13 military submarines with UN maritime agency Registration with International Maritime Organization signals plans to show off vessels through port calls, expert says Shreyas Reddy August 28, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim Jong Un unveils the Hero Kim Kun Ok "tactical nuclear attack submarine" at Sinpho in Sept. 2023. \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (Sept. 8, 2023) *UPDATE at 10:15 a.m. KST on Aug. 29:* Since the publication of this story, the IMO has removed all 13 submarines from its database. The IMO has not yet responded to NK News’ request for comment on the removal. North Korea has registered 13 military submarines with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for the first time, a move that one expert said signals Pyongyang’s intent to show off its naval modernization efforts sending the vessels to visit other countries. *UPDATE at 10:15 a.m. KST on Aug. 29:* Since the publication of this story, the IMO has removed all 13 submarines from its database. The IMO has not yet responded to NK News’ request for comment on the removal. North Korea has registered 13 military submarines with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for the first time, a move that one expert said signals Pyongyang’s intent to show off its naval modernization efforts sending the vessels to visit other countries. 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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In first, North Korea registers 13 military submarines with UN maritime agency

Registration with International Maritime Organization signals plans to show off vessels through port calls, expert says

Shreyas Reddy August 28, 2024

In first, North Korea registers 13 military submarines with UN maritime agency

Kim Jong Un unveils the Hero Kim Kun Ok "tactical nuclear attack submarine" at Sinpho in Sept. 2023. | Image: Rodong Sinmun (Sept. 8, 2023)

UPDATE at 10:15 a.m. KST on Aug. 29: Since the publication of this story, the IMO has removed all 13 submarines from its database. The IMO has not yet responded to NK News’ request for comment on the removal.

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