Did Russia Help Build North Korea's New Missile Warship? Seoul Thinks So

This pool image distributed by Sputnik agency shows North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un during his meeting with Russian President at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Amur region on September 13, 2023, ahead of planned talks that could lead to a weapons deal with Russian President.

South Korea's military said Thursday that it is investigating the possibility that Russia may have helped North Korea build its newly unveiled 5,000-ton warship, named Choe Hyon.

The announcement comes amid growing concerns over deepening military ties between Pyongyang and Moscow.