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Kapal Perang Bersenjata Nuklir Ini Pernah Terbalik saat Diluncurkan, Kini Siap Jadi Andalan
Korea Utara meresmikan kapal perusak berpeluru kendali berkemampuan nuklir keduanya, Kang Kon, setelah pulih dari insiden terbalik saat peluncuran pada Mei 2025 yang sempat menuai kritik keras dari Kim Jong Un. Kim menyebut peresmian ini sebagai buah dari harga diri dan tekad bangsa, serta menyatakan kapal tersebut akan mengirimkan pesan pencegahan kepada musuh. Kang Kon merupakan bagian dari kelas kapal perusak Choe Hyon dengan bobot sekitar 5.000 ton, menjadikannya kapal perang terbesar yang pernah dimiliki Korea Utara.
Poin-Poin Utama
- North Korea launched its second modern guided-missile destroyer.
- The destroyer was named Kang Kon and commissioned on Sunday.
- Kang Kon capsized during its launch in May 2025.
- Launch failure damaged the stern and left the bow stuck on the slipway.
- Kim Jong Un called the launch a 'criminal act.'
- Kang Kon is a nuclear-capable warship.
- Kim said the ship reflects national pride, resolve, and strong spirit.
- Kim stated the vessel will deliver strong deterrent message to enemies.
- State media KCNA reported the ship will send a deterrent signal.
- Initial damage reports were downgraded the following day.
- Kang Kon is the second ship of the Choe Hyon-class destroyer.
- Choe Hyon-class destroyers displace around 5,000 tons.
- Choe Hyon-class ships are North Korea's largest warships ever built.
- Original incident occurred due to hull-launching mechanism malfunction.
- The destroyer incident drew public rebuke from Kim Jong Un.
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