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Kim Jong Un Blames 'Criminal Act' for North Korea Warship Launch Failure

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un condemns a launch failure of a new warship as a 'criminal act' and vows accountability for those responsible.


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During a launch ceremony for a new 5,000-ton destroyer, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un condemned the incident as a 'criminal act' caused by carelessness. The ship was damaged when it tipped over, and Kim has ordered those responsible to be held accountable at an upcoming party meeting. This incident marks a rare admission of failure by the North Korean regime, which has been focusing on naval modernization. The damaged vessel is expected to be restored before the meeting, highlighting the political implications of the accident for the regime's image.

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The articles highlight Kim Jong Un's anger over a failed naval launch, indicating a setback for North Korea's military ambitions.

They emphasize the embarrassment and criticism directed at officials, showcasing a lack of accountability and carelessness in the regime.

Concerns about the navy's capabilities and the political implications of the incident are raised, reflecting instability within the leadership.

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North Korea’s Kim raps officials over ‘serious accident’ at warship launch
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"…Kim made the “stern assessment” that the accident was caused by “absolute carelessness, irresponsibility and unscientific empiricism,” which “could not be tolerated”."

New North Korean warship is partly crushed at launch ceremony as leader Kim looks on
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"…The ship accident Wednesday at the northeastern port of Chongjin is a blow to Kim, who has stressed the importance of such destroyers for advancing North Korea’s military capabilities."

Kim Jong Un says 'serious accident' with new North Korea warship was 'criminal act'
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"…Kim Jong Un said a "serious accident" affecting the launch of the country's newest warship on Wednesday "was a criminal act caused by pure carelessness.""

Kim Jong Un slams 'serious accident' at warship launch
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"…Kim attributed Thursday's accident to 'absolute carelessness, irresponsibility and unscientific empiricism'."

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