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North Korea Launches Full-Scale Probe Into Warship Accident
- North Korea launched a full-scale investigation on May 21, 2025, after its second 5,000-ton naval destroyer was damaged during a launch ceremony at Chongjin shipyard.
- The incident occurred because the ship lost balance when a transport cradle detached early, causing it to list and take on seawater, while reports differ on the damage extent.
- Satellite images showed the vessel on its side covered with blue tarps, with a scratched starboard hull and flooding in the stern, and North Korea claims repairs will take about 10 days.
- Kim Jong Un condemned the incident as a "criminal act" caused by negligence, ordered a ruling party meeting to address errors, and vowed accountability for those responsible at the shipyard.
- The investigation signals North Korea's effort to maintain naval modernization amid external threats, but experts doubt the quick repair timeline and note potential long-term impacts on defense science.
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea is seeking to arrest those responsible for the failed launch of its second naval destroyer, as it denied the warship suffered major damage — a claim quickly met with outside skepticism. Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe to our Daily Roundup Email A statement from North Korea on its […]
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