US EditionNorth Korea’s new destroyer capsizes during launch
- North Korea's new 5,000-ton destroyer capsized and was seriously damaged during a sideways launch at the Chongjin shipyard on May 21, 2025.
- The accident occurred because the ship lost balance on a hastily constructed dock, with experts noting this sideways launch method is new to North Korea.
- Kim Jong Un watched the launch, condemned the crash as a 'criminal act' caused by carelessness, and blamed military officials and shipbuilders.
- North Korea’s first 5,000-ton destroyer, named Choe Hyon, was unveiled last month and considered the largest and most advanced warship in its navy, likely built with Russian help.
- The failed launch represents a significant setback for Kim’s naval modernization plans but also signals North Korea’s intent to rapidly advance its naval capabilities despite ongoing challenges.
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North Korea Launches Investigation After Port Blunder, Satellite Images Show Covered Warship
New footage shows for the first time the scale of the warship accident in the port of Chongjin, North Korea. There, on Wednesday, things went wrong - in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un - when a brand-new destroyer was launched. An investigation has been launched and the shipyard manager must report to the police.
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