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The article reports that North Korea has officially added a new 5,000-ton destroyer, the Choe Hyon, to its navy, with leader Kim Jong Un claiming it marks a major step in the country's naval and nuclear military development. It highlights Kim's statements and state media claims about the ship's capabilities, including nuclear-capable missiles, while noting some analysts' doubts about its readiness and operational effectiveness. The article emphasizes North Korea's strategic shift toward sea-based military power but downplays uncertainties about the ship's real-world capabilities.