Korean People's Navy

The Korean People's Navy is North Korea's maritime military force, responsible for securing its coastal waters and defending against external threats. It operates submarines, patrol boats, and naval vessels primarily along the Korean Peninsula and nearby seas. Its capabilities focus on coastal defense, underwater operations, and asymmetric tactics to counter larger enemy navies, particularly South Korea and the United States. The navy plays a strategic role in North Korea's military doctrine, emphasizing deterrence and protection of territorial waters, often demonstrating its presence through military exercises and maritime activities.