Kim Jong Un Inspects Naval Base Under Construction on North Korea’s East Coast
According to KCNA, Kim Jong Un inspected a naval base under construction on North Korea’s east coast on November 11 and stressed its strategic importance. He said building a modern naval base is tied to national security and the protection of maritime sovereignty, and called for improvements to the base’s infrastructure.
KCNA reported that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a naval base under construction on the country’s east coast on November 11, emphasizing the project’s strategic importance. During the visit, he discussed the direction and prospects for the base’s development and called for improvements to its infrastructure.
On November 11, 2026, Kim Jong Un inspected a naval base under construction on North Korea’s east coast.（VietVance）
Kim Jong Un proposed developing the base into a naval command center, a center for naval culture and a center for naval operational capabilities with North Korean characteristics. He said building a modern naval base is an important core task directly linked to national security and the protection of maritime sovereignty.
Kim Jong Un also inspected the Nampho Shipyard last week, stressing the need to modernize shipyards to build a strong navy, protect maritime sovereignty and strengthen strategic deterrence. During this visit to the base under construction on the east coast, he again linked naval development to national security and maritime sovereignty.
Source: VietVance
