Kim Jong Un’s inspections of North Korea’s main shipbuilding projects this month showcased rapid progress on its new class of frigates, the biggest naval vessels the country has ever built.

Photos released by state media provided insights into the weapons systems that will be outfitted on the ships, confirming that there are cut-outs for ballistic missile launchers and showing what looks to be a new turreted system and a possible space for torpedo launchers.

The images of these subsystems and accompanying commentary suggest that North Korea is shifting its focus toward a more