North Korea detains 3 shipyard officials over the failed launch of a naval destroyer

North Korea detains 4 officials over failed launch of naval destroyer

SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea authorities have detained four officials over the recent failed launch of a naval destroyer, an incident that leader Kim Jong Un said was caused by criminal negligence, state media said.

North Korea Arrests 3 Over Failed Ship Launch That Angered Kim Jong-un

Three shipyard officials were arrested, including the chief engineer, state media said. The North Korean leader was watching as the launch of a navy destroyer went wrong.

North Korea detains three over failed destroyer launch

Three shipyard officials were detained after a failed destroyer launch earlier this week. North Korea says the damage to the ship is not severe, but observers have raised doubts.

North Korea detains 3 shipyard officials over failed launch of naval destroyer in Kim Jong Un embarrassment

North Korea authorities have detained three shipyard officials over the recent failed launch of a naval destroyer, an incident that leader Kim Jong Un said was caused by criminal negligence, state media said Sunday.

North Korea Detains 3 Officials Over Accident During Warship Launch

The failed launch that crippled the 5,000-tonne warship was witnessed by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un who said the accident damaged the country's dignity.

North Korea detains 3 shipyard officials over the failed launch of a naval destroyer

North Korean authorities have detained three shipyard officials following the failed launch of a naval destroyer, an incident leader Kim Jong Un attributed to criminal negligence. The 5,000-ton vessel sustained damage during the launch ceremony in Chongjin, embarrassing Kim, who aims to bolster naval power. Investigations are underway, with Kim criticizing military officials and shipyard operators for their carelessness.