The Academy of National Defense Science (), formerly Second Academy of Natural Sciences (), is a

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n organization involved in the

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, including the

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. It is based in

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, and currently headed by Colonel General

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. It has been sanctioned by the

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, and subject to

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in relations to

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History

In 2010, it was known as the Second Academy of Natural Sciences.

Naval warfare

The Academy is also responsible for developing naval vessels and weapons, and has a Maritime Research Institute, headquartered at the Sinpo South Shipyard. The Academy also operates the Namp’o Ship Design Institute.

Leaders

(current) *

Choe Chun-sik Choe Chun Sik (최춘식, born 12 October 1954) was the leader of the North Korean Second Academy of Natural Sciences. He received the title of Hero of the Republic in 2012 for his work on Kwangmyŏngsŏng-3 Kwangmyŏngsŏng-3 () was a Nor ...

(c. 2012)

References

{{Reflist, 2 Education in Pyongyang Educational organizations based in North Korea Military education and training in North Korea

History

Naval warfare

Leaders

See also

References