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North Korea Tests New Choe Hyon Destroyer
North Korea Tests New Choe Hyon Destroyer
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Kim Jong-un and his daughter Kim Ju Ae attended the event, reviewing the 5,000-ton ship’s combat readiness and operational capabilities, North Korean media report.
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The country's leader ordered to transfer the ship to the Navy by mid-June.According to North Korea's new five-year Navy development plan, the nation has set its sights on getting 12 destroyers of the class by 2032.
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North Korea Tests New Choe Hyon Destroyer
Kim Jong-un and his daughter Kim Ju Ae attended the event, reviewing the 5,000-ton ship’s combat readiness and operational capabilities, North Korean media report.
The country's leader ordered to transfer the ship to the Navy by mid-June.
Two Choe Hyon vessels were commissioned in 2025
In April 2025, the country conducted tests of cruise missiles for them
According to North Korea's new five-year Navy development plan, the nation has set its sights on getting 12 destroyers of the class by 2032.
