North Korea detains officials over warship accident
The failed launch of the 5,000-tonne warship was witnessed by Kim Jong Un, who said the accident harmed the country's dignity and vowed to punish those responsible.
A satellite image shows a North Korean warship covered with a blue tarp after an accident that occurred during its launch at the shipyard, in Chongjin, North Korea, May 23, 2025. (photo credit: MAXAR TECHNOLOGY/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)ByREUTERSUpdated:
