On April 26, KCNA reported that the launching ceremony will be held on April 25. The ship's axis is equipped with the most powerful weapons, built over more than 400 days, completely using the power and technology of North Korea.
Speaking at the ceremony at the port of Nampho, Mr. Kim Jong-un announced that the new warship will be officially handed over to the Navy and put into operation from the beginning of next year.
In a clip broadcast by state broadcaster KRT, Kim Jong-un and his daughter Ju Ae appeared in Nampho after traveling by train from Pyongyang.
"The continuous demonstrations of US military power force force us to increase our corresponding strategic deterrence capabilities," North Korean President Kim Jong-un said in a speech recorded by KRT.
Also at the event, Ms. Kim Yo-jong, the younger sister of the North Korean leader, appeared next to her brother.
KCNA quoted Vice Admiral Pak Kwang Sop as emphasizing that this event marks a "new period in the construction of the great-style fleet of Kim Jong-un".
The new warship is classified as the "Choe Hyon" class, named after the famous revolutionary leader of North Korea. Previous satellite analysis cited by Reuters shows that this class of warships could carry dozens of vertical launch tubes (VLS), allowing the deployment of many types of missiles developed by North Korea itself.
Mr. Kim Jong-un also emphasized that the ability to launch strong attacks is the "most convincing way to deter war", and said that the scope of attacks will not be limited if necessary.
"Currently, our national security environment is very serious" - the leader warned and pledged to continue building a fleet capable of operating offshore.
Mr. Kim Jong-un also thanked the workers and technicians for closing the ship's axis, considering this a testament to the "P Party's path to strengthening the Navy".
The North Korean leader criticized the US's frequent deployment of strategic weapons on the Korean peninsula, typically the B-1B strategic bomb squadron participating in joint exercises with South Korea earlier this month, along with many other fighters.
North Korea has repeatedly condemned the drills as "invasion drills," while South Korea has said they are just defensive operations.
