North Korea has launched a new tactical nuclear submarine, named the "Hero Kim Kun Ok". This was reported by the KCNA news agency.
The launching ceremony was attended by North Korean President Kim Jong-un. He said that this submarine "will fulfill its combat mission as one of the key underwater attack assets of the North Korean Navy."
"There is no room for retreat from the expansion of the naval shipbuilding industry, as this is a top priority that must be completed without fail," Kim said.
