North Korea has showcased its newest 5,000-ton destroyer just days before Xi Jinping’s expected visit to Pyongyang. After a failed launch that drew global attention, Kim Jong Un personally oversaw sea trials of the repaired warship, which state media says can carry anti-ship, anti-air and nuclear-capable missiles. The display highlights Pyongyang’s push to expand its naval deterrent and deepen strategic coordination with China amid rising regional tensions.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed sea trials of a new warship repaired after a failed launch last year and vowed to accelerate efforts to build a nuclear-armed navy, state…

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed sea trials of a new warship repaired after a failed launch last year and vowed to accelerate efforts