US EditionNorth Korea’s new destroyer capsizes during launch
- North Korea's newly built 5,000-ton-class naval destroyer capsized and was damaged during its launch ceremony at the port of Chongjin this week.
- According to state media, the ship slipped off the launching platform after the flatcar did not move into position, resulting in damage to the hull and causing the vessel to topple into the sea.
- The damaged destroyer is likely the same class as North Korea's first and largest advanced warship named Choe Hyon, designed to carry nuclear-capable ballistic and cruise missiles and equipped with advanced radar systems.
- Kim Jong Un condemned the incident as a “criminal act caused by absolute carelessness,” holding those responsible within the military, scientific community, and shipbuilding sector accountable. He emphasized that such failures were unacceptable and announced a Workers' Party plenary meeting scheduled for late June to address the mistakes.
- Shortly after details emerged about the wrecked destroyer, North Korea launched several cruise missiles, continuing its series of weapons tests and demonstrating its determination to advance naval capabilities despite recent difficulties.
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