Experts say North Korea's first destroyer, named Choe Hyon, was likely built with Russian assistance. View on euronews

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un observed the first test-firings of missiles from a recently launched destroyer and called for speeding efforts to boost his navy’s nuclear attack capabilities.

Kim Jong-un, the authoritarian leader of North Korea, has held power since 2011 following the death of his father, Kim Jong-il. Much about him remains shrouded in mystery—including basic details like his exact age.