US EditionNorth Korea’s new destroyer capsizes during launch
- North Korea's newly built 5,000-ton destroyer partially capsized and sustained damage during a launch at Chongjin shipyard on Wednesday, 2025-05-21.
- A technical failure caused the stern cradle to slide prematurely and become stuck, resulting in the destroyer losing balance and puncturing its bottom sections.
- Kim Jong Un denounced the event as a grave failure resulting from complete negligence and lack of responsibility, placing blame on officials from several organizations.
- Kim ordered the destroyer’s restoration before a planned Workers' Party plenary meeting in late June that will address these 'irresponsible errors' and political accountability.
- The failed launch disclosure signals Kim’s intent to advance naval capabilities despite setbacks, as the Choe Hyon-class destroyer aims to expand operational and nuclear strike reach.
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North Korean leader furious over failed destroyer launch, vows to arrest those responsible
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North Korean leader furious over failed destroyer launch, vows to arrest those responsible
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