WATCH: Kim Jong-un Unveils New Offensive Destroyer as North Korea Builds Naval Power!

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Kim Jong-un just commissioned a new offensive destroyer and called it part of North Korea’s nuclear counterattack system. The Kang Kon is now operational. What You Need to Know North Korean leader Kim Jong-un attended the commissioning of the 5,000-ton destroyer Kang Kon in Wonsan on September 6, 2026. Kim described the vessel as an “offensive destroyer” and part of the state’s nuclear counteraction system, capable of delivering a “deadly retaliatory blow.” This is North Korea’s second modern destroyer of this class, following the Choe Hyon commissioned earlier in 2026. The ship joins the East Sea Fleet and is presented as a nuclear war deterrent. Kim was accompanied by his daughter Ju-ae and emphasized continued naval modernization and nuclear armament of the navy. The move signals Pyongyang’s push to expand blue-water and nuclear-capable naval forces. Full ceremony footage, Kim’s statements, and what this means for regional security. #kimjongun, #northkorea, #destroyer, #nuclear,

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