Kim Jong Un Inspects New Nuclear Submarine and Oversees Missile Test

Kim Jong Un conducted an on-site inspection of a manufacturing facility for a new 8,700-ton nuclear-powered strategic guided-missile submarine. State media photos showed a massive, burgundy-colored vessel with a largely completed hull, indicating that the project has reached its final assembly stages. Experts note that the scale of the vessel and its apparent design suggest it is being equipped with a nuclear reactor, making it North Korea’s most ambitious maritime project to date.