North Korea has unveiled a nuclear-powered submarine under construction, which is a significant security threat to South Korea and the U.S. The submarine appears to be capable of carrying nuclear-capable missiles, posing a direct threat to both countries. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to introduce advanced weaponry to counter U.S.-led military threats, including nuclear-powered submarines, solid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missiles, hypersonic weapons, spy satellites, and multi-warhead missiles.
There are concerns about how North Korea, a heavily sanctioned and impoverished country, acquired the resources and technology to build nuclear-powered submarines. It is speculated that they may have received Russian technological assistance in exchange for supplying conventional weapons and troops to support Russia’s war efforts against Ukraine. North Korea has an estimated fleet of 70-90 diesel-powered submarines, but most are aging and not capable of launching missiles.
While North Korea has conducted underwater-launched ballistic missile tests, it has yet to deploy an operational nuclear-powered submarine. Experts view their recent unveiling as a test platform rather than a fully operational submarine. North Korea has ramped up its rhetoric against the U.S. and South Korea in anticipation of their annual military drills. Kim aims to modernize both water-surface and underwater warships to counter hostile forces. The unveiling of the nuclear-powered submarine showcases North Korea’s ongoing efforts to bolster its military capabilities.
Note: The image is for illustrative purposes only and is not the original image associated with the presented article. Due to copyright reasons, we are unable to use the original images. However, you can still enjoy the accurate and up-to-date content and information provided.
