TASS news agency reported on September 8 that a launching ceremony was held in North Korea with the participation of leader Kim Jong-un. According to reports, this is the first North Korean submarine carrying tactical nuclear weapons.
The submarine is now ready for sea trials.
The event reported by KCNA was the launching ceremony of a new tactical nuclear-armed attack submarine, in a photo released on September 8 - Photo: KCNA
According to CNN, a report from North Korea's state news agency KCNA said the launching ceremony was held on September 6.
Kim Jong-un said the new submarine will carry out combat missions as one of the core underwater strike vehicles of the Korean People's Navy.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un attends submarine launching event - Photo: KCNA
The submarine, named "Hero Kim Kun Ok", will herald "the beginning of a new chapter in strengthening North Korea's naval forces".
"There is no room for retreat in efforts to expand the naval shipbuilding industry as it is a top priority task that must be completed without fail," KCNA quoted Kim Jong-un as saying.
The announcement came after North Korea said it had simulated a nuclear missile attack in a warning to the United States about the risk of nuclear war.
According to KCNA, the simulated exercise was in response to joint exercises conducted by the US and South Korea since August 31.
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