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North Korea says its new submarine has nuclear attack capabilities, something it has been developing for years. Leader Kim Jong Un described the step as crucial in his efforts to build a nuclear-armed navy to counter the United States and its Asian allies. The North’s official Korean Central News Agency said the vessel, named “Hero Kim Kun Ok," is designed to launch tactical nuclear weapons from underwater. The agency did not specify the number of missiles it could carry and fire. In July, the U.S. docked a nuclear-capable ballistic missile submarine in South Korea for the fir...

North Korea's navy has historically been dwarfed by the country's land forces, and overshadowed by its rapidly advancing ballistic missile program.

A closer look at North Korea’s attempt to bolster its navy

North Korea says it has christened a purported nuclear attack submarine it has been developing for years to counter U.S. naval power.

Over the past year North Korea has moved to boost its navy with new nuclear weapons, including an underwater drone, warships, and its first operational missile submarine, unveiled on Friday.... -Today at 12:59 am- MarketScreener