North Korea nuclear submarine was launched on September 6, 2023. Christened Hero Kim Kun OK, it is a complete reconstruction of an already existing Soviet-made Project 633 underwater vessel (Romeo-class). It was rebuilt in such a way as to be able to carry tactical nuclear weapons. Thus, technically speaking, it is a tactical nuclear attack submarine, which was fitted with stealth technology, being able to surreptitiously sail off the coast of the USA (without being detected.
Below, a photo of the first nuclear-powered attack and tactical submarine being launched by the North Korean Navy.
Specifications
Length: 76 m
Beam: 6.7 m
Displacement: 1,855 tons (submerged)
Draft: 5.6 m
Speed: 16 knots
Crew: 57
Armament: eight 533mm torpedo tubes; medium-range nuclear missiles.
Below, the nuclear attack submarine of the Republic of North Korea.
