North Korea's launch of a new 5,000-tonne naval destroyer ended in failure, leading to a mishap that damaged the vessel and resulted in the detention of three shipyard officials. Kim Jong-un condemned the accident as a serious criminal act driven by carelessness, expressing concern over the impact on national dignity. Reports suggest the ship, initially thought to be seriously damaged, was confirmed to have no significant holes. Intelligence assessments from South Korea indicated the launch was unsuccessful, with the ship notably listing.
North Korea’s recent naval warship launch ended in disaster, leading to the detention of three key individuals by Kim Jong-un, who deemed it a criminal act.
The mishap at the Chongjin shipyard not only damaged the warship but also dented the country's national pride, prompting severe repercussions for those involved.
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