North Korea Nuclear Submarine

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.


 

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