https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/north-korea-adds-second-destroyer-as-us-south-korea-and-japan-hold-military-exerciseContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/north-korea-adds-second-destroyer-as-us-south-korea-and-japan-hold-military-exercisehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/north-korea-adds-second-destroyer-as-us-south-korea-and-japan-hold-military-exercise#u67582Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:15:37 +0000North Korean leader Kim Jong Un placed the nation's second naval destroyer into service on Monday, describing the vessel as a key component of its nuclear response system. State media reported that the commissioning coincides with a trilateral military exercise involving the United States, South Korea, and Japan. Kim demanded the expansion of a dependable nuclear deterrent to counter security threats. Meanwhile, North Korea fired ballistic missiles toward the sea on Saturday following the conclusion of the allied military drills, according to neighboring nations.Why it mattersNorth Korea https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/north-korea-adds-second-destroyer-as-us-south-korea-and-japan-hold-military-exercisehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/north-korea-adds-second-destroyer-as-us-south-korea-and-japan-hold-military-exercise#u61393Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:26:22 +0000North Korean leader Kim Jong Un commissioned the country's second naval destroyer into service on Monday. State media reported the vessel is nuclear-capable and designed to strengthen the nation's naval nuclear force. The commissioning coincides with a trilateral military exercise involving the United States, South Korea, and Japan. Kim suggested the new warship will be armed with nuclear weapons and called for building a more reliable nuclear deterrent. The vessel previously capsized during its launch before finally joining the fleet. Meanwhile, Russia and North Korea opened their f