North Korea recently launched a nuclear submarine. Here’s everything you need to know about the hero Kim Kun Ok.
North Korea is coming with a new nuclear submarine. What is “Hero Kim Kun Ok”?
To counter the growing naval power of the US, North Korea has brought out its new nuclear attack submarine, the Korean Central News Agency reported on Friday.
The submarine was developed by North Korea with the intention of building a nuclear navy to counter the United States along with its Asian allies.
What is Hero Kim Kun Ok?
The submarine launched by North Korea is known as “Hero Kim Kun Ok”. It is designed to be able to launch tactical nuclear weapons from under the sea. Although this is known for now, the number of missiles it can carry and fire is not yet known.
Kim Jong Un, the North Korean President has expressed immense satisfaction that North Korea has acquired its own nuclear attack submarine to counter the advanced naval assets of the United States.
Relations between North Korea and the United States
A nuclear-capable ballistic missile submarine was docked in South Korea by the United States for the first time since the 1980s, as tensions between North Korea and the United States rose.
Other nuclear projects
Hero Kim Kun Ok is one, but North Korea is also working on other projects including a nuclear-powered submarine. The country intends to refit the submarines and surface vessels it has. All such tasks are performed to handle nuclear weapons.
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