South Korean media reported that North Korea appears to have completed the construction of a submarine capable of carrying SLBM = submarine-launched ballistic missiles.

Regarding this, the Korean Ministry of Defense says that it is "watching the trends."

South Korean news agency Yonhap News Agency reported that North Korea has completed construction of a 3000-ton class submarine at a shipyard in the eastern symposium (Sinpo) and is considering the timing of its launch. It was.



According to a report from a South Korean government official, the submarine is 7 meters wide and 80 meters long and can carry three SLBMs.



He also said that government officials may launch SLBMs, after giving the authorities' view that "we are considering the timing of launching with the aim of maximizing the pressure on the United States." I will.



In connection with this, the Korean Ministry of Defense said at a press conference on the morning of the 12th, "We are closely watching the trends in cooperation with the United States and are preparing for various possibilities in mind."



In July, North Korean state media reported that General Secretary Kim Jong-un had inspected a newly built submarine for an operational mission in the Sea of ​​Japan, as well as a military parade in January. Then, SLBM, which seems to be a new model, was released, emphasizing the attitude of proceeding with development.