The "Jiang Jian" Destroyer Officially Joins the North Korean Navy

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Pyongyang, September 7 (Reporter Wang Tianliao) According to a report by the Korean Central News Agency on the 7th, the commissioning ceremony for the "Kang Kyun" destroyer was held on the 6th at Wonsan Port, North Korea, attended by Kim Jong Un, General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and Chairman of the State Affairs Commission.

The report stated that Zhao Chunlong, a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea and Secretary of the Central Committee, delivered a report on the commissioning preparations for the "Kang Kyun" destroyer. After being launched, the ship underwent a multi-stage professional evaluation and testing process, and its combat performance and reliability were comprehensively verified. The ship was officially commissioned into the Navy of the Korean People's Army.

Kim Jong Un delivered a speech stating that the "Kang Kyun" destroyer is not only a comprehensive embodiment of North Korea's economic, national defense, and scientific and technological strength but also a crystallization of North Korea's self-respect, will, and tenacious spirit in safeguarding its own rights.

Classification
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Weapons & Equipment / Military Operations
Subcategory
New Weapon System
SALUTE Report
Size
1 destroyer
Activity
Commissioning ceremony of the destroyer
Location
Wonsan
Unit
Korean People's Navy
Time
September 6
Equipment
destroyer
Summary

The destroyer 'Jiang Jian' was officially commissioned into the Korean People's Navy during a ceremony in Wonsan on September 6. Kim Jong-un attended the event, highlighting the destroyer's role in showcasing North Korea's military capabilities and technological progress. The vessel had undergone extensive evaluations to verify its combat performance before its commissioning.

Key Facts
  • The destroyer 'Jiang Jian' was commissioned into the Korean People's Navy.
  • The commissioning ceremony took place on September 6 in Wonsan.
  • Kim Jong-un attended the ceremony and emphasized the destroyer's significance.
  • The destroyer underwent multiple stages of professional evaluation before commissioning.
  • The event reflects North Korea's military and technological advancements.