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North Korea’s second naval destroyer damaged in failed launch at ceremony attended by Kim

Kim Jong Uns fury after watching North Koreas new navy destroyer crippled in botched launch

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A newly built 5,000-ton-class North Korean destroyer suffered significant damage during its launch ceremony at the Chongjin Shipyard on Wednesday when the stern launch slide detached prematurely, crushing sections of the warship's bottom.

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A newly built 5,000-ton-class North Korean destroyer suffered significant damage during its launch ceremony at the Chongjin Shipyard on Wednesday when the stern launch slide detached prematurely, crushing sections of the warship's bottom.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who witnessed the incident, condemned it as a "serious accident and criminal act" caused by "absolute carelessness, irresponsibility, and unscientific empiricism," demanding restoration before the June Party meeting.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who witnessed the incident, condemned it as a "serious accident and criminal act" caused by "absolute carelessness, irresponsibility, and unscientific empiricism," demanding restoration before the June Party meeting.

The vessel was intended to be North Korea's second major destroyer following the April launch of the Choe Hyon class warship, which was designed to carry various weapons systems, including nuclear-capable missiles.

The vessel was intended to be North Korea's second major destroyer following the April launch of the Choe Hyon class warship, which was designed to carry various weapons systems, including nuclear-capable missiles.

Though Pyongyang did not immediately release images of the accident, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff spokesperson Lee Sung-joon said during a press briefing on Thursday that the vessel is lying on its side in the water.

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Though Pyongyang did not immediately release images of the accident, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff spokesperson Lee Sung-joon said during a press briefing on Thursday that the vessel is lying on its side in the water.

Kim warned that multiple state institutions, including the Munitions Industry Department and Kim Chaek University of Technology, "would have to be dealt with at the plenary meeting of the Party Central Committee to be convened next month" for their role in the failed launch.

Kim warned that multiple state institutions, including the Munitions Industry Department and Kim Chaek University of Technology, "would have to be dealt with at the plenary meeting of the Party Central Committee to be convened next month" for their role in the failed launch.

The "multi-purpose" destroyer, designed to handle nuclear-capable ballistic and cruise missiles, was touted as the first in a new class of heavily armed warships and was reportedly to be handed over to the navy early next year.

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The "multi-purpose" destroyer, designed to handle nuclear-capable ballistic and cruise missiles, was touted as the first in a new class of heavily armed warships and was reportedly to be handed over to the navy early next year.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who witnessed the incident, condemned it as a 'serious accident and criminal act' caused by 'absolute carelessness, irresponsibility and unscientific empiricism,' demanding restoration before the June Party meeting.</span

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who witnessed the incident, condemned it as a 'serious accident and criminal act' caused by 'absolute carelessness, irresponsibility and unscientific empiricism,' demanding restoration before the June Party meeting.

The vessel was intended to be North Korea's second major destroyer following the April launch of the Choe Hyon class warship, designed to carry various weapons systems including nuclear-capable missiles.</span

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The vessel was intended to be North Korea's second major destroyer following the April launch of the Choe Hyon class warship, designed to carry various weapons systems including nuclear-capable missiles.

South Korea's military reported the vessel is currently lying on its side in the water, with naval analysts suggesting the hull damage could be catastrophic due to the stresses from the failed launch.</span

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South Korea's military reported the vessel is currently lying on its side in the water, with naval analysts suggesting the hull damage could be catastrophic due to the stresses from the failed launch.

Kim ordered punishment for multiple state institutions including the Munitions Industry Department, Kim Chaek University of Technology, and the central ship design bureau for their role in the failed launch.</span

Kim ordered punishment for multiple state institutions including the Munitions Industry Department, Kim Chaek University of Technology, and the central ship design bureau for their role in the failed launch.

The incident occurred at a shipyard lacking a dry dock facility, using a side-launch method that North Korea has rarely employed for warships, which experts say is more prone to accidents than traditional launching methods.</span

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The incident occurred at a shipyard lacking a dry dock facility, using a side-launch method that North Korea has rarely employed for warships, which experts say is more prone to accidents than traditional launching methods.

The failed launch exposes critical weaknesses in North Korea's shipbuilding capabilities and infrastructure. The lack of proper facilities, rushed timeline, and limited experience with large warship construction suggest the naval modernization program may be more about propaganda than actual military advancement. The incident reveals significant technical limitations that could delay naval development plans by years.

The failed launch exposes critical weaknesses in North Korea's shipbuilding capabilities and infrastructure. The lack of proper facilities, rushed timeline, and limited experience with large warship construction suggest the naval modernization program may be more about propaganda than actual military advancement. The incident reveals significant technical limitations that could delay naval development plans by years.

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The disclosure of this naval setback reflects North Korea's serious commitment to naval modernization and confidence in achieving its military objectives. The aggressive timeline for repairs and continued focus on destroyer development show a determination to establish a powerful blue-water navy capable of projecting force beyond coastal waters. This is a significant step in North Korea's broader strategy to counter existential threats from the U.S. and its allies.

The disclosure of this naval setback reflects North Korea's serious commitment to naval modernization and confidence in achieving its military objectives. The aggressive timeline for repairs and continued focus on destroyer development show a determination to establish a powerful blue-water navy capable of projecting force beyond coastal waters. This is a significant step in North Korea's broader strategy to counter existential threats from the U.S. and its allies.

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There's an 8% chance that North Korea and South Korea will be recognized as a unified sovereign state by 2045, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's an 8% chance that North Korea and South Korea will be recognized as a unified sovereign state by 2045, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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