Pyongyang, July 22 -- The Democratic Republic of North Korea has officially begun working on the development of its third Choe Hyon-class destroyer as per state media, with supreme leader Kim Jong Un claiming that the vehicle will be complete by October 10, 2026, marking the next year anniversary of the Workers Party of Korea.
Laying strong emphasis on boosting North Korea's military capabilities, the General Secretary of the WPK has been focusing strengthening the country's naval capabilities, overseeing the April launch of the Choe Hyon, North Korea's first 5,000-ton destroyer.
A second destroyer, the Kang Kon, suffered a failed launch in May but was repaired and set afloat in June.
The North will now construct the "Choe Hyon-cl...