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North Korea Detains Officials After Failed Naval Destroyer Launch

Three shipyard officials have been detained following a failed launch of a North Korean destroyer, which leader Kim Jong Un attributed to negligence.


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North Korea has detained three shipyard officials after a failed launch of a new 5,000-ton destroyer, which leader Kim Jong Un blamed on negligence. The incident occurred during a launch ceremony in Chongjin, where the ship became damaged and unbalanced. Kim expressed his dissatisfaction, calling the mishap a criminal act and ordered an investigation. The Central Military Commission has taken action against those responsible, while North Korea downplayed the extent of the damage, claiming repairs would be completed soon. This incident highlights the regime's ongoing efforts to bolster its naval capabilities amid perceived military threats.

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"…The failed launch was subsequently an embarrassment to Kim, who is eager to build greater naval forces to deal with what he calls U.S.-led military threats."

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"…The incident reportedly left holes along some sections of the bottom of the ship."

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