**North Korea Celebrates Success with New Warship Relaunch Following Initial Capsizing**

Fri Jul 18 2025 17:09:35 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
**North Korea Celebrates Success with New Warship Relaunch Following Initial Capsizing**

North Korea's military strategy continues to evolve as it announces the successful relaunch of its naval destroyer, the Kang Kon, after a prior failed attempt in May.


In the wake of the ship's recent successful launch, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un highlights ongoing military modernization efforts despite prior setbacks.



North Korea proudly proclaimed the successful relaunch of its new 5,000-ton naval destroyer, the Kang Kon, at Rajin Port, following a dramatic capsizing during its first attempt last month. According to state media, the ship has been restored, though skepticism remains among experts about the thoroughness of the repairs.

Kim Jong Un, who previously expressed outrage over the initial launch failure, attended the ceremony with his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, emphasizing the importance of a nuclear-armed naval fleet for national defense. This launch marks the second of two newly constructed destroyers, both of which represent a significant strengthening of North Korea's maritime capabilities.

The warship is named after a Korean War general, and its development is part of Kim's goal to enhance the state's military influence. Despite the challenges faced during the first launch, Kim asserted that the modernization program remains on track, underscoring a message of resilience. He stated, "Soon, enemies will experience how provocative and unpleasant it is to sit and watch the ships of an adversary run rampant on the fringes of sovereign waters."

While satellite images tracked the ship's journey from capsizing to repair, experts continue to monitor North Korea's rapid military advancements and their potential implications for regional security.

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