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Kim Jong Un inspected a new 8,700-ton nuclear-powered submarine and denounced South Korean plans to develop similar vessels with support from Donald Trump.The vessel, which Kim described as an epoch-making development for nuclear deterrence, was showcased at an indoor facility alongside his daughter Kim Ju Ae.This military display followed a successful long-range missile test and occurred amid reports of technical assistance from Vladimir Putin for the fleet.
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