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North Korea Tests More Cruise Missiles as Kim Jong Un Calls for War Readiness

Kim Tong-hyung — Sat, 03 Feb 2024 00:34:00 +0900

North Korea’s fourth round of cruise missile tests in 2024 came hours after state media reported that Kim had inspected unspecified naval projects at a shipyard in Nampho.

North Korea Unveils New Nuclear-Capable Submarine

Kim Tong-hyung — Sat, 09 Sep 2023 00:39:00 +0900

Kim Jong Un attended the launch ceremony for North Korea’s first nuclear attack submarine, but Seoul says the North is exaggerating the sub’s capabilities.

North Korea Launches Cruise Missiles as US, South Korean Troops Begin Annual Drills

Hyung-jin Kim — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 02:33:00 +0900

Kim Jong Un reportedly observed the launch of strategic cruise missiles from a patrol vessel.

Red Tide: China-North Korea Naval Cooperation

Adam Cathcart — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 04:43:00 +0900

The People’s Liberation Army Navy and the Korean People’s Navy continue an old relationship.

South Korea's Navy Leans Toward France's Barracuda-class Nuclear Attack Submarine

Ankit Panda — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 07:54:00 +0900

A report commissioned by the South Korean Navy finds the French SSN attractive.

North Korea’s New Anti-Ship Missile: No Cause for Alarm

Nah Liang Tuang — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 02:20:00 +0900

The successful missile test is a development of note, but not of alarm.

North and South Korean Boats Exchange Fire

Zachary Keck — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 07:36:00 +0900

North and South Korean naval boats exchanged fire on Tuesday, but the skirmish won't impact otherwise improving ties.

Who Sold North Korea a New Anti-Ship Missile?

Zachary Keck — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 04:51:00 +0900

North Korea’s new Kh-35 anti-ship missile threatens South Korean vessels. Who sold it to Pyongyang?

Is North Korea’s Navy Finally Falling Apart?

Fri, 15 Nov 2013 15:02:59 +0900

Two accidents in rapid succession suggest all is not well, but the country still has some significant assets.