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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Hyung Jin-Kim

North Korea detains officials over naval destroyer that embarrassed Kim Jong Un

  • 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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