Nuclear-capable warship that capsized when launched finally joins North Korea’s fleet
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.” Kim said Sunday’s commissioning of the destroyer Kang Kon was a result of the country’s … The post Nuclear-capable warship that capsized when…
Seoul, South Korea — North Korea has officially welcomed its second modern guided-missile destroyer into its naval fleet, marking a significant milestone for a vessel that capsized during its launch in May 2025, causing outrage among the country's leader Kim Jong Un. The new destroyer, designated as Kang Kon, was commissioned on Sunday and is touted as a symbol of the nation's "self-respect, will, and strong spirit," according to Kim.
The commissioning of the destroyer was described as a "historic event" for the navy's capabilities by Kim, who emphasized that the nuclear-capable warship would serve as a strong deterrent to North Korea's enemies. The Kang Kon is the second ship in the Choe Hyon-class of destroyers, which are North Korea's largest warships at around 5,000 tons each.
The lead ship in the class was commissioned in June, with Kim declaring it a new chapter in North Korea's military history, effectively ending a 70-year period of stagnation in the country's naval capabilities.
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