Nuclear-capable warship that capsized when launched finally joins North Korea’s fleet
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends the commissioning ceremony of the destroyer Kang Kon on September 6, 2026 KCNA Seoul, South Korea — North Korea has commissioned its second modern guided-missile destroyer, a remarkable recovery for a vessel that capsized when it was launched in May 2025, infuriating the country’s leader Kim Jong Un who called it a “criminal act.” He added that the nuclear-capable warship would send a strong message of deterrence to North Korea’s enemies, according to the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
The North Korean naval fleet has long been eclipsed by South Korean and United States naval forces, which have modern warships and submarines with sophisticated electronics and powerful missile launch capabilities.
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