New test of North Korea naval warship weapons system
North Korea Conducts First Test of New Naval Weapon System
According to the English section of Webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Reuters, North Korea carried out the first test of its new naval weapon system, dubbed the “Choe Hyon-class”, earlier this week.
The state-run North Korean news agency reported on Wednesday that the test involved cruise missiles, anti-aircraft missiles, and artillery fire.The event was attended by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and several high-ranking officials.
During the test, Kim Jong Un emphasized: “The time has come for our navy to accelerate the nuclearization of its defensive capabilities—both to safeguard [North] Korea’s maritime sovereignty and to ensure national security.”Tensions Rise in Korean Peninsula Amid Joint US-south korea Drills and North Korea’s Military Responses
The warship “Choe hyon”, unveiled by state media on Saturday, weighs approximately 5,000 tons and is reportedly equipped with the most advanced weaponry systems. It is scheduled to be officially delivered to the North Korean Navy early next year.
The ship’s class is named after Choe Hyon, an anti-Japanese revolutionary fighter during japan’s occupation of the Korean Peninsula in the early 20th century. This naming reaffirms North Korea’s doctrine of linking historical narratives, political legitimacy, and displays of military power in its security strategy.(Note: No video URLs detected—content remains unchanged.)
