North Korea’s new nuclear submarine signals escalating threat, Russian backing suspected

North Korea’s new nuclear submarine signals escalating threat, Russian backing suspected

Cassie B.

• North Korea unveiled its first nuclear-powered submarine, escalating military tensions.
• The submarine can carry up to 10 nuclear-capable missiles, threatening U.S. and regional security.
• Experts suspect Russian assistance in developing the submarine, signaling a dangerous alliance.
• South Korea faces growing pressure to pursue its own nuclear program in response.
• The development undermines past diplomatic efforts and could trigger a regional arms race.

North Korea has unveiled its first nuclear-powered submarine, marking a dangerous escalation in its military capabilities and raising urgent questions about the regime’s growing ties with Russia.

Photos released by state media show leader Kim Jong Un inspecting the massive vessel, which analysts believe could carry up to 10 nuclear-capable ballistic missiles. The development underscores the failure of past diplomatic efforts to curb Pyongyang’s nuclear ambitions while validating fears of a deepening alliance among rogue regimes, including Russia and China. With its ability to threaten U.S. cities and naval bases, the submarine complicates an already precarious security landscape in East Asia, potentially triggering a regional arms race.

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