North Korea has taken action against three individuals following a catastrophic failure during the launch of a new warship, which leader Kim Jong Un has labeled a "criminal act."
North Korea's Warship Launch Accident Leads to Detentions
North Korea's Warship Launch Accident Leads to Detentions
Three shipyard officials arrested following warship launch mishap as investigation unfolds
North Korea has made headlines as it detains three officials from a shipyard over a disastrous incident that occurred during the launch of a new 5,000-ton destroyer. On Wednesday, the ship's bottom sustained serious damage, causing the vessel to tip dramatically and lie on its side. State-run media KCNA reported that the chief engineer and two other officials were held accountable for the mishap, which is currently under investigation.
Kim Jong Un has publicly condemned the accident, attributing it to "absolute carelessness, irresponsibility, and unscientific empiricism." In a sequence of reports, it was noted that there were no casualties but some seawater breached the stern section of the warship. Satellite imagery indicated damage to the hull, with parts of the ship appearing grounded. Following the incident, the shipyard manager was reportedly brought in for questioning.
This public acknowledgment of a serious accident is rare for North Korea, which typically maintains silence on domestic issues. The incident follows the recent unveiling of the Choe Hyon, another warship touted by Kim as a milestone in enhancing North Korea's naval capabilities. As authorities prepare for a plenary meeting next month to address the repercussions for those responsible, uncertainty looms about the potential consequences they might face in the authoritarian regime known for its severe punishment protocols.
Kim Jong Un has publicly condemned the accident, attributing it to "absolute carelessness, irresponsibility, and unscientific empiricism." In a sequence of reports, it was noted that there were no casualties but some seawater breached the stern section of the warship. Satellite imagery indicated damage to the hull, with parts of the ship appearing grounded. Following the incident, the shipyard manager was reportedly brought in for questioning.
This public acknowledgment of a serious accident is rare for North Korea, which typically maintains silence on domestic issues. The incident follows the recent unveiling of the Choe Hyon, another warship touted by Kim as a milestone in enhancing North Korea's naval capabilities. As authorities prepare for a plenary meeting next month to address the repercussions for those responsible, uncertainty looms about the potential consequences they might face in the authoritarian regime known for its severe punishment protocols.
