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North Korea adds second destroyer as US, South Korea and Japan hold military exercise
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Hyung-Jin Kim And Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· September 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The exercise is seen as a threat by North Korea's leader. A naval destroyer has been added to North Korea's fleet.
A naval destroyer has been added to North Korea's fleet. This development occurs as a trilateral military exercise begins, involving the US, South Korea, and Japan. The exercise is seen as a threat by North Korea's leader.
Further details about the destroyer and the military exercise are available. The leader has called for a stronger nuclear deterrent.
A ceremony to commission the destroyer was attended by the leader and his daughter, who is reportedly his likely heir. Photos of the event were released by North Korean state media.
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Category: government Published: September 7, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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