North Korea's unveiling of the new warship follows its March revealing of a purported nuclear-powered submarine under construction.However, some experts question whether the impoverished and largely isolated nation could develop such advanced capabilities without foreign assistance.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has launched a new naval destroyer, claiming it marks significant progress in expanding his nuclear-armed military's operational range and preemptive strike capabilities,

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended the launch of a new 5,000-tonne destroyer named 'Choe Hyon-class,' equipped with powerful weapons. Built with domestic resources in just over a year, the warship signifies a milestone in North Korean naval capabilities amid rising regional tensions.