In brief
Kim Jong Un inspected the Nampho Shipyard and called for an upgrade of the country’s ship‑building capacity to create a powerful naval force. He emphasized modernizing production lines and building new warships, citing the tense geopolitical climate as an urgent driver. The reporter’s account comes solely from Xinhua’s official release, with no independent confirmation yet.
On Monday, Nov. 3, 2026, Kim Jong Un inspected the Nampho Shipyard in northwestern North Korea, a visit that the state news agency Xinhua reported as part of an effort to strengthen the island nation’s navy.
During the inspection, the leader, who is the general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs Commission, urged authorities to upgrade the shipyard’s production capacity and modernize its overall production lines. Xinhua said the shipyard is already working on a new warship prototype.
"The advanced and hi‑tech shipbuilding base is essential for building a powerful naval force which no one can provoke," Kim was quoted as saying during the visit.Kim added that the recent geopolitical environment and hostile acts of enemies create an unprecedented urgency for the DPRK to possess the most developed and powerful warships, and that the country must defend its sovereignty and deter all threats.
These statements and the call for an upgraded naval force are reported solely by Xinhua’s official coverage. No additional independent sources have confirmed the details or the specific production plans at the Nampho Shipyard.
