North Korea’s New Warship Suffers Catastrophic Launch Failure
A serious accident involving a new 5,000-ton North Korean destroyer occurred during its launch ceremony, witnessed by leader Kim Jong Un. Kim attributed the mishap, which damaged the warship’s bottom, to “inexperienced command and operational carelessness,” labeling it a “criminal act.” Officials responsible will face consequences at a forthcoming Party Central Committee meeting. The incident follows the recent unveiling of another destroyer, raising questions about North Korea’s naval capabilities.
John Q. Hosedrinker