Power Aground: The Strategic Implications of North Korea's Failed Naval Vessel Launch On May 21, 2025, North Korea's much-anticipated launch of a 5,000-ton warship ended in embarrassment when the ...

When North Korea's new warship capsized into the sea during its launch last month, it made international headlines. News ...

It is uncommon for North Korea to acknowledge military-related setbacks or accidents, and observers say the disclosure of the failed ship launch suggests Kim is serious about his naval advancement ...

North Korea has detained three shipyard officials over an accident during the launch of a new warship on Wednesday, state media say. Parts of the 5,000-tonne destroyer's bottom were crushed during ...

North Korean authorities have detained four officials over the recent failed launch of a naval destroyer, an incident that leader Kim Jong Un said was caused by criminal negligence, state media said.

Wednesday’s incident followed the successful launch of North Korea’s first naval destroyer last month, with Kim hailing its construction “a breakthrough” in modernising North Korea’s navy.

North Korea has arrested three shipyard officials as it investigates the failed launch of a navy destroyer last week that badly embarrassed its leader, Kim Jong-un, state media reported on Sunday ...

On May 21, 2025, North Korea’s much-anticipated launch of a 5,000-ton warship ended in embarrassment when the vessel ran aground during the slipway launch process at the northeastern port of ...

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean authorities have detained four officials over the recent failed launch of a naval destroyer, an incident that leader Kim Jong Un said was caused by criminal ...

SEOUL — North Korean authorities have detained four officials over the recent failed launch of a naval destroyer, an incident that leader Kim Jong Un said was caused by criminal negligence ...