Kim Jong Un orders construction of new navy base for ‘large, modern’ vessels



News Kim Jong Un orders construction of new navy base for ‘large, modern’ vessels North Korea continues expanding facilities and assets to increase warfighting capabilities in maritime domain Ifang Bremer September 8, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and officials inspecting the site of a new naval base \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (Sept. 8, 2024) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a site for a new naval base, revealing plans to construct a navy port capable of operating “large, modern surface and underwater vessels” to “accelerate war preparedness,” state media revealed on Sunday. Sunday’s Rodong Sinmun also revealed that Kim visited a navy shipbuilding facility, an arms factory and an artillery officers training school. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a site for a new naval base, revealing plans to construct a navy port capable of operating “large, modern surface and underwater vessels” to “accelerate war preparedness,” state media revealed on Sunday. Sunday’s Rodong Sinmun also revealed that Kim visited a navy shipbuilding facility, an arms factory and an artillery officers training school. 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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Kim Jong Un orders construction of new navy base for ‘large, modern’ vessels

North Korea continues expanding facilities and assets to increase warfighting capabilities in maritime domain

Ifang Bremer September 8, 2024

Kim Jong Un orders construction of new navy base for ‘large, modern’ vessels

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and officials inspecting the site of a new naval base | Image: Rodong Sinmun (Sept. 8, 2024)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a site for a new naval base, revealing plans to construct a navy port capable of operating “large, modern surface and underwater vessels” to “accelerate war preparedness,” state media revealed on Sunday.

Sunday’s Rodong Sinmun also revealed that Kim visited a navy shipbuilding facility, an arms factory and an artillery officers training school.

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