Kim Jong Un’s Naval Ambitions Signal Dangerous Escalation in North Korean Nuclear Threat

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s recent inspection of his regime’s newly built destroyer and subsequent test launches of cruise missiles from the vessel mark a troubling escalation in Pyongyang's pursuit of nuclear-armed naval forces. This is not merely a regional development; it directly threatens American interests and our allies across the Pacific. Why Is North Korea Racing to Build a Nuclear Navy? Over two days of visits to the Nampo shipyard, Kim personally oversaw trials of the Choe Hyon, a 5,000-ton destroyer reportedly armed with strategic nuclear-capable ballistic and cruise missiles. This move signals a shift from traditional focus...