The Korean People’s Navy has commissioned its second Choe Hyon-class guided-missile destroyer, Kang Kon (52), featuring 88 VLS cells and advanced phased-array radars.
On June 23, 2026, North Korea formally commissioned its largest-ever warship, the lead vessel of the 5,000-ton Choe Hyon-class guided-missile destroyers, while also outlining plans
On March 3 and 4, in the presence of Kim Jong Un, North Korea conducted operational tests of its advanced 5,000-ton destroyer Choe Hyon, which
Only months after its commissioning on April 25, 2025, North Korea’s most advanced surface warship, the missile destroyer Choe Hyon (51), has reappeared featuring significant
New destroyer becomes by far the largest surface combatant in North Korean fleet. However, while a second hull appears to be under construction, most technical
