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North Koreas Kim inspects construction of key naval base, KCNA says
What happened
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspected the construction of a naval base on the east coast of the country, according to state media KCNA. He set out guidelines on deploying strategic assets and ordered stronger command and construction forces to speed up work on the naval port. He also inspected over 1,000 new residential quarters on the same day, near the construction site of a large-scale naval base.
Why it matters
The inspection and construction of the naval base may be part of North Korea's efforts to modernize its navy and expand its strategic assets in key waters. The country has been building up its naval capabilities, including the deployment of new destroyers and the construction of a nuclear-powered submarine. The development may be of interest to regional security stakeholders.
Key facts
- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspected the construction of a naval base on the east coast of the country.
- He set out guidelines on deploying strategic assets and ordered stronger command and construction forces to speed up work on the naval port.
- Over 1,000 new residential quarters were inspected near the construction site of a large-scale naval base.
- North Korea has accelerated efforts to modernize its navy.
- The country has been building new destroyers and a nuclear-powered submarine.
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