Exclusive: New low-visibility corvette spotted in North Korea



News Exclusive: New low-visibility corvette spotted in North Korea NK Pro analysis reveals state of North Korea's warship modernization program Chad O'Carroll November 8, 2016 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK Pro A new modern-style corvette with low-observable radar characteristics has been spotted in North Korea's northeastern port of Najin in Rason, high-resolution photos obtained exclusively by NK Pro have revealed. Two sets of photos taken during different periods in 2016 show a heavily armed, 77-meter long vessel with radar cross-section (RCS) reducing features docked adjacent to a helicopter-capable but minimally armed support ship. A new modern-style corvette with low-observable radar characteristics has been spotted in North Korea's northeastern port of Najin in Rason, high-resolution photos obtained exclusively by NK Pro have revealed. Two sets of photos taken during different periods in 2016 show a heavily armed, 77-meter long vessel with radar cross-section (RCS) reducing features docked adjacent to a helicopter-capable but minimally armed support ship. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Exclusive: New low-visibility corvette spotted in North Korea

NK Pro analysis reveals state of North Korea's warship modernization program

Chad O'Carroll November 8, 2016

Exclusive: New low-visibility corvette spotted in North Korea

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A new modern-style corvette with low-observable radar characteristics has been spotted in North Korea's northeastern port of Najin in Rason, high-resolution photos obtained exclusively by NK Pro have revealed.

Two sets of photos taken during different periods in 2016 show a heavily armed, 77-meter long vessel with radar cross-section (RCS) reducing features docked adjacent to a helicopter-capable but minimally armed support ship.

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