The Sinpo-class submarine (Korean: 신포급 잠수함), also called the Gorae class (Korean: 고래급; "whale") [3] or Pongdae class (Korean: 봉대급), [a] [4] is a new class of submarine produced in North Korea.

First vessel in shipyard 2014, Experimental Ballistic Missile Submarine. May also be known as 'Gorae' (Whale class). Some reports suggests as many as six boats are being built, although others indicate that this is a single ship class for missile launch development only.

Aug 19, 2024 · While North Korea’s submarine fleet is largely comprised of small coastal submarines suitable for coastal defense, infiltration, and espionage missions, the Gorae SSB program suggests North Korea has plans to develop a strategic force.

Hero Kim Kun Ok (Korean: 김군옥영웅함) or Tactical Nuclear Attack Submarine No. 841, is a Sinpo-C-class submarine operated by the Korean People's Navy. It is a modification of the Romeo-class submarine, of which 20 are under operation by North Korea. [1]

Sep 8, 2023 · North Korea has launched its latest submarine, with the ceremony attended by leader Kim Jong Un. The Sinpo-C class submarine is the latest and most potent addition to North Korea’s nuclear...

Sep 8, 2023 · North Korea has revealed it's latest submarine, a "tactical nuclear attack submarine". The new submarine has been named "Hero Kim Gun-ok" and given the hull number 841. Our analysis indicates that it will be armed with ten missiles.

Sep 7, 2023 · North Korea has launched its first operational "tactical nuclear attack submarine" and assigned it to the fleet that patrols the waters between the Korean peninsula and Japan, state media...

Sep 11, 2023 · North Korea launched a new ballistic missile submarine, the Hero Kim Kun Ok, on September 6, 2023, at the Sinpo South Shipyard with Kim Jong-un in attendance. The “tactical nuclear submarine No. 841” is diesel-powered and assessed to be capable of carrying nuclear-armed missiles.

Sep 8, 2023 · North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has taken part in a ceremony to reveal what Pyongyang says is its first submarine capable of launching nuclear weapons. State media said the sub strengthened...

Sep 9, 2023 · North Korea said Friday its new submarine has nuclear attack capabilities after years of development. Leader Kim Jong Un described the milestone as crucial in his efforts to build a...