Kim Jong-un personally witnessed the historic moment when North Korea launched its nuclear submarines, an action that undoubtedly refocused the international community's attention on the issue. North Korea's nuclear submarine program has now officially entered the substantive stage, putting heavy pressure on the United States to reassess the security landscape in the region. This move has aroused widespread concern in the international community, and all parties are closely monitoring the relevant developments.
The news that Kim Jong-un personally witnessed the construction of the nuclear submarine went viral, and immediately stimulated speculation in the international community about North Korea's military intentions. At the same time, it is also unsettling for the United States, as they are facing an important moment that could change the balance of power in the region. This new military dynamic has renewed tensions in international relations, with countries looking for solutions to maintain peace and stability in the region.
In the process of Kim Jong-un's personal participation in the nuclear submarine project, North Korea emphasized its firm determination for national defense, and regarded nuclear submarines as an important means of upgrading. This has not only had a major impact on North Korea, but also caused the international community to re-examine North Korea's role in regional affairs. As a major player in the region, the United States must face this new reality and take corresponding measures to ensure peace and stability in the region.
On the 28th, the DPRK conducted another test launch of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles, including two newly developed "Rocket-3-31" missiles. Kim Jong-un personally guided and witnessed the launch of the missile. At the same time, Kim Jong-un also inspected the DPRK's nuclear submarine construction project and personally expressed concern about the progress of the project. The move appears to be the first time that North Korea has unequivocally confirmed that it has started the construction of nuclear submarines, which is clearly bad news for the United States, Japan and South Korea.
For the United States in particular, a successful possession of nuclear submarines by North Korea would mean that the United States could face a more urgent threat. In September last year, Kim Jong-un's announcement of the launch of the Project 841 submarine "Kim Junyu Hero" attracted widespread attention. The submarine is believed to have the capability to launch a tactical nuclear attack and is said to have 10 vertical launch systems, including four large and six small launchers. North Korea seems to expect the 3,000-ton submarine to be able to carry both ballistic and strategic cruise missiles, making it a more difficult deterrent to the United States, Japan and South Korea at sea.
Overall, North Korea's continuous development and breakthroughs in the field of military technology have made it play an increasingly prominent role in the regional security landscape. This series of missile tests and the construction of nuclear submarines not only pose a threat to regional stability, but also keep the international community concerned about North Korea's behavior.
Although the "Hero of Kim Jun-ok" has not yet fully met the standards of a real nuclear submarine, North Korea seems to have expressed its intention to introduce nuclear submarine technology. The decision caused widespread speculation after Kim Jong-un's visit to Russia. North Korea may try to convince Russia to support its nuclear submarine program by flexing its strength, analysts say. Russia has provided technical support for India's nuclear submarine programs, such as India's Enemy Destroyer-class nuclear submarines, which could benefit from Russian reactor technology.
Shortly after the meeting between Kim Jong-un and Putin, North Korea carried out its third launch vehicle and successfully launched a military satellite into orbit. This technological advancement has heightened U.S. suspicions about Russia's cooperation with North Korea. However, Russia has categorically denied the accusations of the United States, and Russia has once again made it clear that it rejects the relevant accusations of the United States and its allies.
If Russia supplies the DPRK with nuclear submarine reactor technology, the development of the DPRK's nuclear submarine project will inevitably accelerate. Recently, North Korea has also continuously tested a new missile called "Rocket-3-31", and some analysts believe that this may also be to meet the needs of the nuclear submarine project. Unlike the "Kim Jun Yu Hero", the new missile was launched at an oblique angle out of the water, which seems to be more like a launch from a torpedo tube than a traditional vertical launch. However, as it is still in the testing phase, its specific purpose and whether it will be changed to a vertical launch mode in the future is uncertain.
It is worth noting that the United States is actively promoting the establishment of a nuclear submarine alliance in the Asia-Pacific region, which has further aggravated the situation of the arms race in the region.
In recent years, the United States has been aggressively advancing"aukus"The alliance seeks to strengthen its influence in the Asia-Pacific region by supporting Australia's nuclear submarine program. However, this move not only led to an escalation of regional tensions, but also had far-reaching implications for the Korean Peninsula issue.
Under intense pressure from the United States, North Korea feels compelled to accelerate the development of its military technology, further increasing instability throughout the region. At present, the DPRK is even actively researching nuclear submarine technology, which has brought new challenges to the regional security landscape.
It can be said that the actions of the United States have not only led to an escalation of the military posture in the region, but also increased the level of tension in the situation on the Korean Peninsula. In such a situation, the United States may realize that the policies it is pursuing may be counterproductive, as North Korea's actions can be seen as a response to American policy by trapping it in a hole it has dug into itself. This ripple effect has plunged the entire region into a more complex security dilemma.