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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ap Correspondent

North Korea eyes more warships after 5,000-tonne naval destroyer relaunched

North Korea has reportedly repaired and relaunched its second naval destroyer, just weeks after it capsized during an initial launch ceremony.

According to the Korean Central News Agency, Kim Jong Un attended a lavish ceremony on Thursday, boarding the warship and declaring that no obstacle could impede North Korea's naval ambitions amid ongoing "hostilities" led by the US.

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