North Korea unveils nuclear-powered submarine for the first time

North Korea unveils nuclear-powered submarine for the first time
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a shipyard earlier (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)

North Korea has unveiled for the first time a nuclear-powered submarine under construction, a weapons system that can pose a major security threat to South Korea and the US.

On Saturday, state media released photos showing what it called ā€œa nuclear-powered strategic guided missile submarineā€, as it reported leader Kim Jong Un’s visits to major shipyards where warships are built.

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