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North Korea building 7,000-ton nuclear submarine, secretly backed by Russia
North Korea has released the first images of its under-construction nuclear-powered submarine, which is likely being built with assistance from Russia. The nuclear-powered submarine can pose a major ...
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North Korea’s nuclear submarine plans take shape—with help from Russia?
North Korea on March 8 released images of leader Kim Jong-un inspecting the construction of what it calls a “nuclear-powered strategic guided missile submarine,” marking its first public ...
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Everything we know about North Korea’s nuclear-powered submarine
The submarine appeared at least 117m long, twice the size of Hero Kim Kun Ok, the North's first ballistic missile submarine revealed in 2023. Pyongyang already has an estimated 70-90 diesel ...
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North Korea Announces Nuclear-Powered Submarine Development
In September 2023, when North Korea revealed its first true ballistic missile submarine, the Hero Kim Kun Ok, Kim emphasized his desire for the navy to “go nuclear” and stressed the importance of ...
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North Korea to build its first nuclear-powered submarine
Submarine No. 841 - named Hero Kim Kun Ok after a North Korean historical figure - will be one of the main "underwater offensive means of the naval force" of North Korea, leader Kim Jong Un said ...
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North Korea unveils first tactical, nuclear-armed submarine
Submarine No. 841 - named Hero Kim Kun Ok after a North Korean historical figure - will be one of the main “underwater offensive means of the naval force” of North Korea, leader Kim Jong Un ...
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North Korea set to fit all its submarines with tactical nuclear weapons
"The submarine No. 841 ‘Hero Kim Kun Ok’ is the standard type of submarine designed for a tactical nuclear attack," Kim Jong-un said. According to the North Korean leader, his country "has a ...