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North Korea’s Kim unveils plans for new warships and nuclear-armed navy

Kim Jong Un has vowed to modernize his navy, but questions remain whether the investment will ultimately prove worthwhile for the strongman.

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What happened Kim Jong Un has vowed to modernize his navy, but questions remain whether the investment will ultimately prove worthwhile for the strongman.
The headline split Japan Times frames it as "North Korea’s Kim unveils plans for new warships and nuclear-armed navy". Vanguard (Nigeria) frames it as "North Korea’s Kim unveils plans for 10,000-ton warships, nuclear navy".
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Japan TimesNews report · Jun 24, 8:09 AM

North Korea’s Kim unveils plans for new warships and nuclear-armed navy

Kim Jong Un has vowed to modernize his navy, but questions remain whether the investment will ultimately prove worthwhile for the strongman.

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Financial Times - WorldNews report · Jun 24, 9:11 AM

Is this teenage girl North Korea’s next dictator?

Emergence of Kim Jong Un’s daughter at many public events fuels speculation that she is being lined up as a leader

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Al Jazeera EnglishNews report · Jun 24, 8:57 AM

North Korea commissions largest-ever warship

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North Korea commissions largest-ever warship

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Vanguard (Nigeria)News report · Jun 24, 7:43 AM

North Korea’s Kim unveils plans for 10,000-ton warships, nuclear navy

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"The programme of equipping the Navy with nuclear weapons is following its planned course unerringly," Kim reportedly told the ceremony.

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Jun 24, 7:43 AM: Vanguard (Nigeria) joined the source map.

Jun 24, 8:09 AM: Japan Times joined the source map.

Jun 24, 8:57 AM: Al Jazeera English joined the source map.

Jun 24, 9:11 AM: Financial Times - World joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 4 sources · 1 bucket.