North Korean leader Kim Jong Un showcases new warship with daughter ahead of visit by China’s Xi
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has showcased a new warship, the Kang Kon, with his daughter ahead of a visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The warship is part of North Korea's efforts to build a nuclear-armed navy, with Kim calling for the rapid development of naval forces. The visit by Xi comes amid persistent tensions over North Korea's nuclear ambitions and a prolonged freeze in diplomacy with Washington and Seoul.
- ▪Kim Jong Un observed sea trials of the Kang Kon destroyer, which was repaired after a failed launch last year.
- ▪The North Korean leader has vowed to accelerate efforts to build a nuclear-armed navy, with a focus on developing larger destroyers and underwater secret weapons.
- ▪Xi Jinping's visit to North Korea is seen as a sign of Beijing's efforts to reinforce ties with its nuclear-armed neighbor.
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World News North Korean leader Kim Jong Un showcases new warship with daughter ahead of visit by China’s Xi By Associated Press Published June 6, 2026, 2:48 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed sea trials of a new warship repaired after a failed launch last year and vowed to accelerate efforts to build a nuclear-armed navy, state media said Saturday, showcasing his expanding military capabilities ahead of a visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping. North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency said Kim visited the 5,000-ton destroyer Kang Kon on Thursday as it underwent capability tests.
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