North Korea seems to be building a new submarine, possibly one that could use nuclear power. This news comes from a South Korean official and fits with earlier reports. Last September, North Korea launched a redesigned submarine from the Cold War era called the "Hero Kim Kun Ok," which can carry ballistic missiles.
According to South Korea’s Defense Intelligence Agency, there are early signs of construction for this new submarine. They mentioned, “We’ve detected signs that construction might have started,” but added that more information is needed to confirm if it will be nuclear-powered.
Where is It Being Built?
The new submarine is likely being built at the Pongdae Submarine Factory, located in northeastern North Korea. An unnamed military official said that this submarine is bigger than any that North Korea has built before. However, details about its weight and features will become clearer as construction progresses.
A satellite image of the Pongdae Submarine Facto...
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