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North Korea is equipping its navy with nuclear weapons, Kim Jong Un says

Le Monde (English) · Jun 24, 2026, 1:45 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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The North Korean leader made the announcement on Tuesday, during the commissioning of the 'Choe Hyon,' a 5,000-ton warship.

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