<h1>North Korea Showcases New Destroyer Capabilities with Strategic Missile Tests, Signaling Enhanced Naval Nuclear Deterrence</h1> North Korea's leader observed missile test-firings from the country's first destroyer, highlighting efforts to enhance naval nuclear attack capabilities. The 5,000-tonne warship, potentially built with Russian assistance, conducted tests of supersonic and strategic cruise missiles. The leader emphasized strengthening naval deterrence and plans to acquire a nuclear-powered submarine, amid expanding military cooperation with Russia and escalating tensions in the region.