North Korea’s Military Advances: Kim Jong-un’s Call for Nuclear Expansion
North Korea’s Military Capabilities and Strategic Threats
Nuclear and Missile Capabilities
North Korea possesses an expanding arsenal of nuclear warheads, coupled with ballistic missile technology capable of reaching East Asia, Guam, and potentially the US mainland. The development of submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs) further complicates deterrence efforts.
Naval Power and Maritime Security
The modernization of the navy, including the deployment of nuclear-capable submarines and advanced destroyers like “Choe Hyon,” enhances North Korea’s maritime deterrence and strategic reach.
Conventional Forces and Asymmetric Warfare
Besides nuclear and missile capabilities, North Korea maintains large conventional forces, including artillery, infantry, and special operations units, ready to engage in asymmetric warfare if needed.
August 19, 2025 | 4:43 pm
