North Korea strengthens nuclear-armed navy to deal with external threats!
Some time ago, the DPRK reiterated the importance of strengthening the Navy. North Korea sees this as critical to the country's combat readiness, especially in the face of growing external threats from the United States, South Korea, and Japan. North Korea's naval development plans include building a nuclear-armed navy, including nuclear-powered submarines and the ability to launch nuclear bombs underwater. Let's take a look at the latest developments in North Korea and what's happening in the region.
The North Korean delegation visited the Nampo shipyard but did not give a specific date, the Korean Yonhap News Agency (KJNA) reported on Friday. The DPRK stressed that strengthening the navy is essential to maintain the country's maritime sovereignty and improve combat readiness, according to the DPRK state **. **The specific model was not disclosed, but North Korea will develop a five-year military development plan at the party's national congress in 2021. During the meeting, North Korea unveiled its desire for advanced military equipment, including nuclear-powered submarines and submarines capable of launching nuclear missiles underwater.
Kim In-ae, a spokesman for South Korea's Unification Ministry, said it was the first time a North Korean leader had traveled to Nampo on a military mission. Previously, the Sinpo shipyard in eastern North Korea was an important base for the construction of advanced warships such as submarines. While it's uncertain whether North Korea is using Nampo to build nuclear-powered submarines, the move shows the importance it places on developing its navy.
However, experts believe that North Korea will need more time, resources, and technological progress if it wants to become a naval power. Currently, the DPRK uses obsolete diesel-powered submarines that can only fire torpedoes and mines. North Korea has announced that it wants to build nuclear-powered submarines, which is essentially impossible to achieve without significant external assistance.
However, North Korean scientists and military engineers have been working for months to achieve some of North Korea's goals for 2021. Last year, they tested the first intercontinental solid-fuel ballistic missile --"Spark-18", enriching North Korea's ** library in the United States; On January 14, North Korea tested another medium-range solid-fuel missile, underscoring its efforts to launch attacks in the Pacific, including at military fortifications.
In addition, North Korea plans to launch three military reconnaissance satellites in 2024, following the successful launch of its first satellite in November last year. Kim Jong-un believes that space reconnaissance is essential to monitor the military operations of the United States and South Korea, while also strengthening the nuclear missile threat.
Currently, North Korea's shipbuilding program faces a number of challenges, including technical limitations and international sanctions. In addition, North Korea's military actions have further strained its relations with the United States, South Korea, Japan, and other countries. Under such circumstances, all parties must exercise restraint and engage in dialogue to avoid further escalation of the conflict.