Seoul, Sept 7, 2026 (AFP) - North Korea vows nuclear-armed navy as US ally drills open

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2026-09-07

Leader Kim Jong Un vowed to build North Korea's navy into a nuclear-armed force, state media reported Monday as US allies' maritime drills kicked off. This week's manoeuvres involving Japan, South Korea and the United States were established in 2023 in what officials called an effort to deter Pyongyang's missile and nuclear threats. Kim's comments came at the commissioning of the Kang Kon -- a warship that partially capsized when launched in Ma......

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