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25-05-2025
North Korea has detained three shipyard officials over an accident during the launch of a new 5,000-ton destroyer, state media reported. The vessel's bottom was crushed during the ceremony, causing it to tip off balance. Leader Kim Jong Un described the incident as a "criminal act" and blamed "absolute carelessness, irresponsibility and unscientific empiricism". The detained officials include the chief engineer, construction head, and administrative manager of the Chongjin shipyard where the destroyer was built. An investigation is ongoing, and those responsible may face punishment at a plenary meeting next month.
25-05-2025
Satellite imagery has revealed that a North Korean naval destroyer was damaged during a launch ceremony, with the 5,000-ton warship appearing twisted and partly submerged in water. The launch was intended to showcase the nation's military might but was botched when a flatcar guiding the ship failed to move, causing the warship to become unbalanced. North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un was reportedly "fuming" over the incident, blaming military officials and shipyard operators for a "serious accident and criminal act" caused by "absolute carelessness" and demanding that repairs be completed before a meeting in June.
25-05-2025
North Korean authorities have arrested three officials after a major blunder during the launch of a new 5,000-tonne warship, witnessed by Kim Jong Un, left the vessel crippled and taking on water. The officials, including the chief engineer of the shipyard and the head of the hull construction workshop, were deemed responsible for the "criminal act" that "brought the dignity and self-respect of our state to a collapse". Kim Jong Un has ordered the ship to be restored before a ruling party meeting in June.
25-05-2025
North Korea has detained three people over an accident during the launch of a new 5,000-tonne naval destroyer, state media reported. The incident occurred at a shipyard in Chongjin, where sections of the vessel's bottom were crushed. Leader Kim Jong-un called the mishap a "criminal act caused by absolute carelessness" and vowed to punish those responsible. The detained individuals are three shipyard officials: Kang Jong Chol, Han Kyong Hak, and Kim Yong Hak. Kim has ordered the ship to be restored before a ruling party meeting in June.
