A New Naval Order: North Korea's Nuclear Ambitions at Sea The commissioning of a second naval destroyer by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un marks a significant milestone in his country's military modernization.
This development comes as the United States, South Korea, and Japan begin their five day Freedom Edge exercise off South Korea's southern Jeju island, further escalating tensions on the peninsula.
North Korea's naval capabilities have been steadily expanding over the past few years. The commissioning of the Choe Hyon in June was a major step towards establishing a nuclear capable navy.