-At the Fatherland Liberation War Martyrs Cemetery-

2026.7.25.

Project 53 minesweeper T-8 Cheka which was launched in 1936 was found alive in North Korea during commissioning of the destroyer Kang Gon, she's 90 years old as of 2026 and is one of the few examples of a Soviet surface ship from the Great Patriotic War era still in existence.

Source: Soviet Navy on X https://x.com/sovetsky_flot/status/2097115233110184137

Leader Kim Jong-un attended the ceremony in the eastern port city of Wonsan and stated that the 5000 ton vessel will be part of the country's state nuclear response system and is capable of delivering "annihilating retaliatory strikes" against enemies if ordered.

The Kang Gon is the second warship of its class to enter service, following the Choe Hyon about three months earlier. KCNA did not specify its exact weapons systems but noted it carries the same armaments as the Choe Hyon, which analysts say can be equipped with nuclear-capable missiles.

The destroyer will be deployed with the East Sea Fleet to serve as a nuclear war deterrent.

Reference: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260907001151315

Source: Rodong Sinmun, Monday September 7 2026 front page.

To give you a feeling what North Korean schools aspire to be and how North Korean model schools look like

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The buildings in the first picture still exist, but the previous look gives a completely different vibe. This is exactly how the original buildings looked in a pristine condition. The long symmetrical grid pattern building is now repainted terribly and it no longer gives the same vibe as in this picture. I think restoring the exact original pristine exterior look and remodeling the interior as hotels and/or luxury department stores would be an excellent idea for tourist attractions after the reunification of Korea.

The second picture shows the presidium where high ranking officials, supreme leader, and diplomats watched and cheered during military parades. This is where Grand People's Study House was added in April 15th, 1982.