
Seafarer's Update ✍️ 🚢
June 14, 2025 at 08:02 AM
14/06/2025, 𝓼𝓮𝓪𝓯𝓪𝓻𝓮𝓻'𝓼 𝓾𝓹𝓭𝓪𝓽𝓮
A recent publication by the Korean Central news agency (KCNA) reveals that North korea has successfully repaired and relaunched a 5,000-ton destroyer, the Kang Kon, which had previously encountered issues during its initial launch attempt last month. This marks the second Choe Hyon-class destroyer constructed by North Korea this year.
The relaunch ceremony took place at Rajin’s northeastern port on June 12,with Kim Jong Un in attendance. He commended the shipbuilding teams for their dedication to modernizing the navy despite various obstacles. Kim emphasized that this destroyer plays a vital role in enhancing north Korea’s naval capabilities and extending its military reach.
The Kang Kon faced significant challenges during its first launch attempt in May when it reportedly suffered a “serious accident” and ended up stranded in shallow waters. Following this incident, Kim expressed his dissatisfaction with the failure, attributing it to “criminal negligence.” Consequently.