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Kim Jong Un oversees cruise missile test from new destroyer ahead of deployment

North Korean leader orders 12 nuclear-armed warships by 2030, also attends sniper drills

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw cruise missile launches from the Choe Hyon destroyer on the west coast on Wednesday, according to state media, as part of testing before the warship’s commissioning.

He also boarded the “nuclear armed” vessel for maneuverability and navigation system tests on Tuesday, and attended sniper shooting competition that day as well, the party daily Rodong Sinmun reported on Thursday.

The newspaper’s front page story said Kim inspected the country’s third destroyer now under construction at the Nampho Shipyard as well, without including photos. 

He reportedly demanded its completion by Oct. 10 this year.