North Korea Warships

Baird Maritime

531 Old Vessels, One Modernized in 2014

Allegedly Built Using Krivak Class Hull

The 2014 US Department of Defense annual report on North Korea's military capabilities identified the North Korean Navy's strength at 60,000 personnel.

A Major Threat to South Korean Airfields

North Korea's nuclear arsenal, estimated between 67 and 116 warheads, poses a significant threat to South Korean airfields. Consequently, a mobile aircraft carrier could pose a massive threat.

Kim Jong Un's Inspection

State media reported that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected the Korean People's Army Navy's newest corvette and observed a strategic cruise missile test from the vessel.

North Korea's Wary Response

South Korea and the US are currently conducting joint exercises, and a British naval strike force is scheduled to arrive in the region. These events have raised concerns in North Korea, which is wary of foreign warships in the area.

Naval News