North Korea's focus on developing a nuclear-armed navy has aroused the attention and concern of the international community!
Some time ago, the DPRK once again stressed the need to strengthen the Navy and inspected the construction of new warships at Western shipyards. North Korea believes that this action is fundamental to the country's preparedness, especially in the face of growing external threats from the United States, South Korea and Japan. North Korea's naval development program envisages the creation of a navy with nuclear**, nuclear-powered submarines and nuclear missiles capable of long-range submarine attacks. Let's take a look at the latest actions of the DPRK and the situation in the region.
The North Korean delegation visited a shipyard in Nampo without specifying the exact time, the Korean Yonhap news agency reported on Friday. North Korea has been emphasizing that strengthening its naval capabilities is key to defending its maritime sovereignty and improving its combat readiness, according to North Korea's state reports. While there is no clear designation, the two ** are closely related to North Korea's five-year military development plan presented at the party's national congress in 2021. During the talks, North Korea put forward an advanced wish list, which includes a nuclear-powered submarine and a nuclear missile capable of launching underwater.
Kim In-ae, a spokesman for South Korea's Unification Ministry, said it was the first military visit by a North Korean head of state to Nampo. Previously, the Sinpo Shipyard, located in the east of North Korea, has become an important base for the construction of modern sea boats such as submarines. Although it is unclear what role the Nampo shipyard will play in the DPRK's efforts to build nuclear submarines, the visit showed that the development of the DPRK Navy is a priority.
However, experts believe that North Korea needs more time, more resources, and technological advancements to become a strong navy. Currently, the DPRK has an old diesel submarine that can launch torpedoes and mines. The DPRK announced that it was going to build a nuclear submarine, which was practically impossible to achieve without a lot of external help.
However, North Korean military scientists and engineers have been involved in the country's 2021 program for several months. Last year, they increased North Korea's arsenal on the American continent, the first test ** was called"Spark-18"On January 14, North Korea also tested a new solid-fuel intermediate-range missile, highlighting North Korea's buildup in the Pacific, including at key military locations.
In addition, North Korea plans to launch three military reconnaissance satellites in 2024, following the successful launch of its first satellite into orbit last November. Kim Jong-un believes that aerial reconnaissance is very important for monitoring the military operations of the United States and South Korea, while also increasing the threat of nuclear missiles.
Currently, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's offshore development projects face many difficulties, including technical limitations and international sanctions. In addition, North Korea's military actions have also increased tensions between the United States, South Korea and Japan. In this context, both sides must exercise restraint and engage in dialogue in order to avoid further deterioration of the situation and conflict.