Seoul, July 5, 2026 (AFP) - North Korea's Kim oversees latest naval weapons tests

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2026-07-05

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw weapons tests this week of the 5,000-tonne destroyer Kang Kon, including cruise missile launches and "electronic warfare means", state media reported Sunday. The naval vessel was notably the one that tipped over last year during its launch ceremony, but later repaired. The tests took place on Friday, the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said, less than two weeks after another 5,000-tonne destroye......

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