North Korean leader Kim Jong Un showcases new warship with daughter ahead of visit by China’s Xi

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Kim Jong Un toured a new 5,000-ton destroyer called the Kang Kon on Thursday as the warship underwent capability tests, bringing his daughter along for the inspection. The showcase comes days before Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit North Korea, underscoring Pyongyang's military modernization efforts and its strategic alliance with Beijing. North Korea's official media reported the naval display, which signals both technological advancement and the regime's willingness to project military strength to its closest ally.