North Korean state media KCNA released footage showing the communist leader inspecting a new submarine under construction at a shipyard. This new submarine appears to be based on the late 50ies Romeo-class, a Soviet design, and is likely able to deploy a limited number of submarine launched ballistic missiles (SLBM).

Royal Navy Type 23 frigate HMS Montrose conducting United Nations sanctions enforcement against North Korea has successfully tracked an illegal transfer at sea.

North Korea may be building a new submarine capable of deploying submarine launched ballistic missiles (SLMB) South Korean newspaper "Chosun Ilbo" reported today.