North Korea Vows Its Latest Submarine Can Launch Nuclear Weapons, But Seoul Has Doubts
The vessel’s development underscores how the communist regime is trying to extend the range of its nuclear arsenal with systems that are harder to detect in advance.
SEOUL — North Korea said Friday its new submarine has nuclear attack capabilities after years of development. Leader Kim Jong-un described the milestone as crucial in his efforts to build a nuclear-armed navy to counter the United States and its Asian allies.
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