In brief
Kim Jong Un inspected the Nampho Shipyard on Monday, urging an upgrade of ship‑building capacity to create a powerful navy. He emphasized modernizing production lines and building new warships amid a tense geopolitical climate, stating the advanced shipbuilding base is essential for deterrence. The visit underscored the regime’s intent to enhance naval capabilities.
Kim Jong Un visited the Nampho Shipyard in North Korea on Monday, demanding the country upgrade its ship‑building capacity to create a powerful navy, according to Xinhua.
The inspection took place amid a tense geopolitical environment, with the leader stressing the urgency of possessing the most developed and powerful warships.
During the visit, Kim called for modernizing the yard’s overall production lines and highlighted progress in building a new warship.
"The advanced and hi‑tech shipbuilding base is essential for building a powerful naval force which no one can provoke," Kim was quoted as saying.
He added that the DPRK must defend its sovereignty and deter all threats, citing the recent hostile acts of enemies as a catalyst for urgent naval development.
