North Korea Plans to Strengthen Nuclear Arsenal and Modernize Naval Bases

North Korean officials announced plans to speed up the construction of modern naval bases and to upgrade combat systems, the state news agency Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Tuesday. The directive was delivered during a high‑level meeting of senior military and party leaders, which emphasized the need to enhance the country’s maritime defense infrastructure in line with ongoing efforts to modernize the armed forces.

KCNA said the accelerated building program will focus on expanding existing facilities and establishing new bases equipped with advanced technology, while the combat‑system upgrades will incorporate newer weaponry and electronic warfare capabilities. The announcement follows a series of statements in recent months highlighting North Korea’s priority on strengthening its naval power, and it underscores the regime’s continued investment in military development despite international sanctions.