North Korean leader orders faster construction of new naval base — news agency

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According to the report by the Korean Central News Agency, Kim Jong Un stressed the need to build, as soon as possible, a modern naval complex that would serve as a center for command, combat training and the development of the country's naval forces

PYONGYANG, November 12. /TASS/. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the new naval base on the country's east coast must be completed on schedule, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported.

"The construction of a modern naval base is a key project essential to national security and the protection of maritime sovereignty. It must be completed within the timeframe set by the Party Central Committee and meet the required quality standards," Kim said during a visit to the construction site on Wednesday.

The North Korean leader ordered officials to equip the base with modern facilities, expand its capabilities and strengthen its defenses after reviewing the progress of construction. He also instructed them to increase the workforce and tighten project oversight to speed up construction.

Kim stressed the need to build a modern naval complex as soon as possible. It will serve as a center for command, combat training and the development of the country's naval forces. He said the project would help strengthen North Korea's naval infrastructure.

Kim was accompanied by Marshal Pak Jong Chon, vice chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea, senior party officials and representatives of design organizations. The location of the base, the construction deadline and its technical specifications have not been disclosed.

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