After 14 months of trials to assess its operational capabilities… (эсминец · вооружение · корабль)
After 14 months of trials to assess its operational capabilities, the new multi-purpose destroyer 'Chwae-hyŏn' has been accepted into the armed forces of the Korean People's Navy (KPN), according to KCNA. The new multi-purpose destroyer has been accepted into the armed forces of the KPN.
Consensus
- The new multi-purpose frigate 'Choe Hyon' was accepted into the North Korean Navy after 14 months of testing.
- The ceremony took place in Nampho port on June 23.
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended the ceremony and praised the naval forces.
- The ship is part of a plan to expand and modernize the North Korean Navy.
Points of divergence
- The frigate is capable of carrying nuclear weapons. — kommersant
- The frigate has a displacement of 5,000 tons and is part of a series of 12 ships to be built by 2032. — kommersant
- The second frigate 'Kan Kong' will be introduced soon. — kommersant
- North Korea plans to build escort vessels, special purpose ships, and underwater weapons systems. — kommersant
- The frigate was launched in 2025. — interfax
Coverage (2 sources)
- North Korea Accepts New Multi-Purpose Destroyer 'Chwe Hyon' into Service — Коммерсантъ
- New multi-purpose destroyer accepted into the armed forces of the DPRK Navy — Интерфакс