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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
New construction starts at North Korean shipyard, site of failed warship launch
Activity at Chongjin on east coast may support naval modernization, though the exact purpose remains unknown
Roundtable: What we learned from North Korea’s Ninth Party Congress
The NK News team breaks down military messaging, leadership reshuffles, inter-Korean ties and more
Anti-satellite weapons, AI tech headline North Korea’s new military wish list
Five-year plan approved at Party Congress features submarine-launched nukes, military satellites, electronic weapons
North Korea holds post-congress military parade with no weapons procession
Kim Jong Un delivers speech warning enemies of ‘immediate’ retaliatory strikes if sovereignty violated
North Korea rolls out red carpet at military parade venue in final prep
Red decorations and chairs set up in central Pyongyang, a task typically done within 3 days of parade
North Korea’s Party Congress continues meetings on next five-year plan
Leader Kim Jong Un not reported present on day 6 as state media suggests sectoral meetings will carry over to day 7
North Korean leader promotes sister Kim Yo Jong to department director
Kim set for bigger role after history of fiery statements against South Korea, as Party Congress shakes up leadership
Kim Jong Un reelected as North Korean party leader, praised for nuke stance
Top official lauds Kim for ensuring country has both ‘candy and bullets’ on day four of Ninth Party Congress
As Kim Jong Un’s 5-year weapons plan expires, focus shifts to what comes next
Ninth Party Congress set to announce new military goals, and potentially deployment plans for incomplete systems
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