North Korea’s navy conducted comprehensive trials on the Kang Kon (also known as Kang Gon), the second ship of the Choe Hyon class destroyer. The tests evaluated weapons systems, fire‑control, and electronic warfare capabilities, including target‑searching, information processing, integrated fire control, main gun, and close‑in defense. A full salvo of 12 strategic cruise missiles—identified as Hwasal‑2—was fired from the vessel. Kim Jong Un visited the trials and emphasized that the exercises responsibly demonstrated the ship’s anti‑ship, anti‑submarine, anti‑air, and strategic offensive systems.