North Korea Says It Has Raised a Capsized Destroyer Upright as It Continues Repair

North Korea raises capsized warship damaged in botched launch

It wasn’t immediately clear what condition the ship is in from lying in the water for several days after the launch failure, which Kim Jong-un labelled “a criminal act”.

North Korea raises capsized warship after failed launch

North Korea successfully salvaged a 5,000-ton naval destroyer that capsized after a failed launch in May, according to KCNA. The ship is now docked in Chongjin for hull inspection. Kim Jong Un deemed the initial failure a "criminal act" and ordered its complete restoration this month, emphasizing the destroyer's importance as a crucial asset capable of carrying nuclear missiles.

How North Korea Salvaged a Capsized Warship

Satellite images show the unconventional strategy engineers used to get the 5,000-ton vessel afloat.

North Korea raises capsized warship after failed launch

North Korea's naval destroyer which had been damaged during a failed launch is now standing upright, state media said. Leader Kim Jong Un wants repairs to be completed by this month.

North Korea says it has raised a capsized destroyer upright as it continues repair

North Korea says it righted a capsized destroyer and moored it at a pier in the northeastern port of Chongjin as it continues to repair a new warship leader Kim Jong Un has described as a significant asset for his nuclear-armed military

North Korea says it has raised a capsized destroyer upright as it continues repair

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