North Korea conducted test-firing of its missile system from its newly launched 5000-tonne warship. Kim Jong Un calls for "accelerating the nuclear armament of the navy in order to defend the state and maritime sovereignty from the existing and future threats.

North Korean President attended the test firing of the newly launched destroyer "Choe Hyon" at an undisclosed place. This is the first such warship and is being hailed as a boost to the country's naval nuclear capabilities.

North Korea has conducted its first tests of critical weapons systems on its newly launched destroyer, with leader Kim Jong-un emphasising the urgency of boosting the navys nuclear capabilities to strengthen the countrys maritime forces,