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Destroyer Choe Hyon
The Choe Hyon-class destroyer (Korean: 《최현》급다목적구축함) is a class of guided-missile destroyers of the Korean People's Navy (KPN). The first vessel, the Choe Hyon, was unveiled by the Korean People's Army on 30 December 2024. The second ship, Kang Kon, capsized during launch but was eventually restored to upright position and relaunched on 12 June 2025.
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conflict · 2026-04-19
Shelling/artillery/missile attack in Sinpo
North Korea launches ballistic missiles amid rising tensions in Asia
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conflict · 2026-04-18
Shelling/artillery/missile attack in North Korea
North Korea launches another missile, raising tensions in Asia
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conflict · 2026-04-13
Disrupted weapons use in Sea of Japan
North Korea tests cruise and anti-ship missiles from naval destroyer
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conflict · 2026-04-12
Disrupted weapons use in Off North Korea's western coast
North Korea tests cruise and anti-ship missiles from destroyer