Kim Jong Un, the Supreme Leader of North Korea, visited the construction site of a naval base on the East Coast on November 11, where he assessed the progress and ordered its completion within the designated timeframe. He emphasized that the naval base construction is a significant project directly related to maritime sovereignty.
The Korean Central News Agency reported on November 12 that Kim led the important naval base construction project, which is being pursued in accordance with decisions made at the 9th Party Congress and the 2nd Plenary Meeting of the 9th Central Committee. Key officials, including Vice Chairman Pak Jong Chon of the Party's Central Military Commission, accompanied him.
During his visit, Kim received reports from commanders on the construction progress and stated, "The construction of a modern naval base is a crucial core project directly linked to our nation's security and the protection of maritime sovereignty, and it must be completed within the timeframe set by the Party Central Committee and meet the quality standards required by the Party."
Additionally, Kim provided guidance on the strategic deployment of elements necessary for the thorough modernization, multifunctionality, and fortification of the base. He also issued important directives to strengthen construction command capabilities and enhance construction capacity to ensure significant progress in the naval base development.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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