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North Korea's claim of new nuclear attack submarine met with doubt

On Friday, North Korea announced the launch of its inaugural "tactical nuclear attack submarine," with leader Kim Jong Un overseeing the deployment. However, South Korea promptly indicated that Pyongyang might be overstating the capabilities of the warship.

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An analysis of the external features shows that parts have been enlarged to carry rockets. But the submarine in its current form is "not capable of normal operation," the General Staff said.