Satellite Imagery Signals North Korea Ramping Up Construction Of 5,000-Tonne Destroyer
Published on: April 2, 2026, 11:16 a.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
Satellite imagery indicates North Korea is accelerating construction of its third 5,000-tonne Choe Hyun-class destroyer at Nampho. The move aligns with Kim Jong-un’s push to boost naval power by October. Signs of activity on earlier ships suggest ongoing upgrades, possibly aided by Russian technology support.
