Kim Jong Un furious over failed launch of North Korean warship, alleges ‘criminal act’

Published May 22, 2025 11:57am ET



North Korea was set to launch a naval destroyer this week, demonstrating its latest achievements in nautical warfare capabilities.

That debut was spoiled on Wednesday when a malfunction of the launch slide caused severe damage to the bottom of the vessel, causing it to tilt and become immediately inoperable.

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