Kim Jong-un ordered to accelerate the construction of a new naval base in the DPRK

The leader of the DPRK Kim Jong-un demanded to complete the construction of a new naval base on the east coast of the country in terms approved by the Central Committee of the party. It's from sb.by.

According to TASS, following Kim Jong-un’s visit to the construction site on November 11, he noted the strategic importance of the project: the base is designed to guarantee the security of the state and protect maritime sovereignty. Kim Jong-un stressed that the work should be completed strictly on time, not allowing lower quality standards.

During the inspection of the construction site, the head of the country gave a number of specific instructions: to increase the pace of work by increasing the number of builders and strengthening managerial control, modernize the equipment of the base, expand its functionality and further strengthen defensive structures.

According to the plan of the DPRK leadership, the future complex will become not just a port infrastructure, but a full-fledged center for the management, combat training and development of naval forces. Kim Jong-un said that the implementation of the project will significantly strengthen the material and technical base of the Navy of the Republic.

Together with the leader of the country, the site was visited by Marshal Park Chung Cheon – Deputy Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Workers’ Party of Korea, representatives of the Central Committee of the Party and project organizations. At the same time, data on the exact location of the base, the delivery time and its technical parameters are not disclosed in the publication. North Korea tests new torpedo weapons in Sea of Japan