North Korea detains officials over warship accident, state media says

N. Korea detains three over warship launch accident – KCNA

North Korea has detained three people over an accident that occurred during the launch of a new warship this past week, state media reported early Sunday.

North Korea detains shipyard officials over failed launch that left naval destroyer damaged: state media

North Korea has reportedly detained shipyard officials responsible for a recent failed launch of a 5,000-ton North Korean naval destroyer, leaving the warship damaged.

"The authorities appointed Kang Jong Chol, Chief Engineer of the Chongjin Station, Han Kyong Hak, head of the Casco Building Office, and Kim Yong Hak, Deputy Director of Administrative Affairs."

North Korea has detained three shipyard officials over a ship-launching accident on Wednesday. The ship lost its balance during the ceremonial launch of its newest warship, causing serious injuries. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called it a "criminal act" that had disgraced the nation's reputation.

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un is said to have reacted to the breakdown at a solemn ceremony with an outburst of anger. State media report several arrests.

The breakdown in the launch of a warship in North Korea has consequences: according to the state media, three shipyard workers have been arrested and are said to be responsible for a new destroyer tipping over in the port.