North Korea Deploys Warship 'Capable of Annihilating Retaliatory Strikes' The commissioning of the Kang Kon warship by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un marks another significant step in Pyongyang's ambitious naval modernization program.
The 5,000 tonne warship is touted as capable of delivering "annihilating retaliatory strikes" against potential enemies.
Kim himself attended the commissioning ceremony, where he hailed the vessel as a symbol of North Korea's determination to defend its sovereignty at sea.