Russian Warship Displayed

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un showcased a new warship during sea trials, vowing to accelerate efforts to build a nuclear-armed navy.

This display of expanding military capabilities comes ahead of a planned visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

Kim emphasized the navy's role as part of the country's nuclear war deterrent.

The timing of this display is seen as a strategic move to underscore Pyongyang's military ambitions and leverage its position ahead of high-level diplomatic engagements.

The move also reflects insecurities about Seoul's nuclear submarine talks with Washington and mounting trilateral talks involving the US, Japan and South Korea.