Kim Jong Un Calls for Increased Artillery Shell Production Amid North Korea-Russia Military Cooperation

Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, has called for an increase in the production of new artillery shells that meet the demands of modern warfare. This information was reported by the Yonhap agency, citing North Korean state media. The statements were …

North Korea relaunches ‘restored’ warship with fanfare, 3 weeks after failure

Is North Korea’s Kim shoring up navy in strategic bid with allies China, Russia?

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has vowed to build a blue-water navy to counter what he described as growing threats from the United States, an ambition that observers say appears to be linked to broader strategic coordination with key Pyongyang allies …

North Korea Celebrates Launch of New Destroyer a Month After it Capsized

North Korea staged an elaborate celebration for its new Choe Hyon class destroyer which was officially named Kang Kon in an event led by Kim Jong Un. The vessel was decked out with bunting in a dry dock at the Rajin Shipyard and named with sailors aboard …

Hoping for Rain: Tim Walz Compares the U.S. Army’s DC Parade Prep to Something Out of North Korea

Not content to stop at calling ICE the ‘Gestapo,’ on Friday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz compared the U.S. Army’s preparations for its 250th anniversary parade in Washington, DC, to something one would see in North Korea. He adds that he hopes it rains on …

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un calls for more shell production, KCNA says

Audio By Carbonatix SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected military industrial factories, calling them to expand production of shells that meet modern warfare needs, state media KCNA said on Saturday.  Kim visited lines for pressing …

Kim Jong Un Doubles Down on Destroyers for North Korea's Navy

North Korea has launched a 5,000-ton destroyer at the second try, state media reported on Friday, after the warship was damaged during an earlier botched attempt that had left it capsized in the water. During the launch ceremony the previous day, North …

North Korea Relaunches Capsized Warship, Sparks Concerns Over Repair Integrity

North Korea says it has successfully relaunched its new 5,000-ton naval destroyer, just weeks after the ship capsized during its initial launch attempt a high-profile failure that triggered swift retaliation from Pyongyang’s leadership. According to state …

North Korea Defies Western Expectations to Relaunch Heavily Armed Destroyer Just 22 Days After Major Accident

<p >North Korea has successfully launched its second Choe Hyon Class destroyer, the Kang Kon, during a ceremony at Rason port on June 13. The relaunch occurred just 22 days after a major accident during a prior launch attempt …

North Korean media digitally erases ex-naval commander, shipyard manager from images after warship accident

Published: 14 Jun. 2025, 16:56 This composite image compares the original, left, and edited versions of an image during the inspection of a then under-construction warship by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, right in both images, in March. The red circle …