- North Korean authorities detained three shipyard officials after a naval destroyer launch failed in front of Kim Jong Un.
- The 5,000-ton-class destroyer was damaged when a transport cradle detached prematurely during the ceremony.
- Kim Jong Un attributed the failure to "criminal negligence" and ordered an investigation.
- Satellite images show the ship lying on its side, partially submerged, and covered.
- North Korea claims the damage is minor and repairable within 10 days, but outside observers are skeptical.
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