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North Korea Launches Investigation into Failed Warship Launch

North Korea initiates arrests following a failed naval destroyer launch, with Kim Jong Un blaming negligence for the incident.

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North Korea has begun an investigation into a failed launch of its second naval destroyer, with Kim Jong Un expressing anger over the incident, which he termed a 'criminal act.' The warship, damaged during the launch, is reported to be repairable within ten days. The Central Military Commission has summoned the shipyard manager for accountability. This incident highlights North Korea's ongoing efforts to enhance its naval capabilities despite setbacks, as the country aims to modernize its military fleet.

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  • The articles maintain a neutral tone, focusing on the factual details of the North Korean warship incidents.
  • They emphasize the government's investigation and accountability measures following the accidents.
  • The overall sentiment is serious and objective, avoiding strong emotional language or bias.

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"…The extent of damage was “not serious,” the report said, adding the investigation group was ordered to find the cause of the accident and those responsible for it."

North Korea begins investigation into accident during warship's launch
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"…North Korea said Friday it began steps to arrest and investigate those responsible for the failed launch of its second naval destroyer after leader Kim Jong Un expressed fury over the incident that he said was caused by criminal negligence."

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"…An official investigation into the accident - which Kim described as a "criminal act" - has begun, state media reported on Friday."

North Korea: Satellite photos show Kim Jong Un's damaged warship
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The failure was caused by a transport cradle on the ship's stern detaching early during the launch ceremony, which threw the ship off balance and damaged the vessel's bottom.

Kim Jong Un expressed anger and called the incident a 'criminal act' caused by absolute carelessness, irresponsibility, and unscientific empiricism. He has ordered arrests of those responsible and an investigation into the incident.

The damage is described as 'not serious' with some scratches on the hull and seawater ingress into the stern section. Repairs are expected to take about ten days.

The failure is a major setback and embarrassment for North Korea's attempts to develop its navy into a blue-water force capable of strategic operations, disrupting Kim Jong Un's timeline for advancing naval capabilities.

The shipyard chosen, Hambuk Shipyard, primarily builds cargo and fishing vessels and lacks significant expertise in launching large warships, which may have contributed to the launch failure.

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