North Korea Builds More Ships and Nuclear Weapons

北韓建造更多軍艦與核武

Jun 6, 2026, 22:45
AsiaInternational

Introduction

North Korea is making its navy and nuclear weapons stronger. This happens before the leader of China visits the country.

北韓正在強化其海軍與核武。這發生在中國領導人訪問該國之前。

Main Body

North Korea tested a big ship called the Kang Kon. They want to build more big ships and secret weapons under the water. These weapons help the country feel safe.

北韓測試了一艘名為「康康」的大型軍艦。他們希望建造更多大型軍艦以及水下秘密武器。這些武器有助於該國的安全感。

Kim Jong Un opened a new factory for nuclear materials. He wants more nuclear weapons. North Korea does not talk to the US or South Korea. Now, they help Russia in the war in Ukraine.

金正恩啟用了一座新的核材料工廠。他希望擁有更多核武器。北韓目前不與美國或南韓接觸。現在，他們在烏克蘭戰爭中援助俄羅斯。

President Xi Jinping of China will visit on June 8 and 9. North Korea wants more trade and tourists from China. Kim Jong Un's daughter also visited the military sites.

中國國家主席習近平將於6月8日和9日訪問。北韓希望增加來自中國的貿易與遊客。金正恩的女兒也參觀了軍事設施。

Conclusion

North Korea is growing its military and working closely with China and Russia.

北韓正在擴展軍力，並與中國及俄羅斯緊密合作。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ The 'Action' Pattern

Look at how the text describes things happening right now.

Pattern: [Person/Place] + [Action Word] + [Thing]

  • North Korea →\rightarrow builds →\rightarrow ships.
  • Kim Jong Un →\rightarrow opened →\rightarrow a factory.
  • North Korea →\rightarrow wants →\rightarrow trade.

💡 Simple Tip for A2: To talk about a country or a person, just put the name first, then the action.

Examples from the text:

  • "North Korea tested a big ship"
  • "They help Russia"

Quick Word List:

  • Builds (making something new)
  • Wants (desiring something)
  • Opens (starting a business/factory)

Vocabulary Learning

navy (n.)
The part of a country's military that fights on the sea
Example:The navy has many large ships to protect the coast.
nuclear (adj.)
Related to the energy from the center of an atom
Example:Nuclear weapons are very dangerous.
factory (n.)
A building where things are made using machines
Example:My uncle works in a car factory.
materials (n.)
Things used to make something
Example:Wood and metal are common building materials.
trade (n.)
The buying and selling of goods between countries
Example:Trade between the two countries is growing.
tourists (n.)
People who visit a place for a holiday
Example:Many tourists visit Paris every year.
military (adj./n.)
Related to the armed forces of a country
Example:He is studying military history.
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