THE ARMED FORCES OF NORTH KOREA, VOLUME 3: Korean People's Army Navy

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A comprehensive analysis of North Korea's navy, revealing its organization, capabilities, history, and strategic role. Provides a detailed and systematic examination of the organization, doctrine, equipment, and operational role of the KPAN. Explains their command structure and deployment across the East and West Sea fleets, and analyzes how geography, technology, and ideology have shaped their missions and limitations. Examines the full spectrum of North Korean naval capabilities, including coastal defense forces, fast attack craft, midget and conventional submarines, amphibious and infiltration units, naval aviation, and special operations elements. Particular attention is paid to the navy's role within the DPRK's wider warfighting concept, including infiltration operations, asymmetric maritime warfare, and coordination with ground and missile forces in a potential conflict on the Korean Peninsula. Contains 115 color photos, 27 color profiles, 10 black and white photos, and 2 color maps.