A new North Korean naval destroyer sustained significant damage during its launch due to mishandling by officials, resulting in part of its hull being crushed. Kim Jong Un, attending the launch at Chongjin Shipyard, condemned the incident as a 'criminal act' and highlighted the inexperienced handling. The report claimed that the ship lost balance when the stern slipped down the ramp prematurely, leading to it becoming stuck. Kim's strict rebuke emphasized the consequences of this failure, which he argued diminished the dignity of the state and indicated that responsible officials would face repercussions.
"The stern of the 5000-ton ship started sliding down a ramp too early and that a flatcar meant to support its weight didn't move with the vessel."
"This mishap brought the dignity and self-respect of our state to a collapse in a moment," Kim was quoted as saying.
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