US EditionNorth Korea pulls capsized warship upright after botched launch, report says
- North Korea has returned its Choe Hyun Class destroyer to an upright position after it partially capsized during a launching ceremony, as noted by U.S. Researchers.
- Commercial satellite imagery from June 2 shows the destroyer upright for the first time since the May 21 accident, according to the 38 North programme.
- North Korea has detained several officials following the accident, and Kim ordered the ship's restoration ahead of a ruling party meeting this month.
- Workers were seen using manual efforts, including pulling tethers, to right the ship, as shown in satellite imagery released by 38 North.
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North Korean authorities reported this Friday that they succeeded in refloating their new destroyer after the...
On 21 May, the new warship of the North Coree capsized from its launch at sea, in front of leader Kim Jong-un.
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LatestlyNorth Korea Says It Has Raised a Capsized Destroyer Upright as It Continues Repair
North Korea said it had righted a capsized destroyer and moored it at a pier in the northeastern port of Chongjin as it continues to repair the new warship leader Kim Jong Un has described as a significant asset for his nuclear-armed military.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Friday it has righted a capsized destroyer that was stuck at a dock in the northeastern port of Chongjin, while it continues repairs to the new warship the…
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After a disaster in which North Korea's newest warship was damaged, the country successfully restored the destroyer.
North Korea refloats destroyer that capsized during launch, surprising naval analysts
North Korea has successfully refloated a new destroyer that capsized upon launch last month, with state media reporting the damaged vessel will be moved to a dry dock in a different shipyard for repairs.
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