North Korea arrests four over failed warship launch as images show vessel shielded from prying eyes
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By Brad Lendon and Mike Valerio, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — North Korea has arrested four people it claims bear responsibility for a launch accident last week that left leader Kim Jong Un’s newest warship lying on its side and partially submerged in a shipyard, state-run media has reported.
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North Korean warship has ‘serious accident’ at launch
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North Korean Leader Furious over Failed Destroyer Launch, Vows to Arrest Those Responsible
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North Korea arrests four over failed warship launch as images show vessel shielded from prying eyes
A 5,000-ton North Korean destroyer suffered a "serious accident" during a launch ceremony, state media reported Thursday, with leader Kim Jong Un calling it a "criminal act" and warning of consequences.
A major accident occurred at the launch ceremony for a new North Korean naval destroyer, state media reported Thursday, with leader Kim Jong Un calling
North Korea has reported a serious accident during the launch of a newly built 5,000-ton destroyer at a shipyard, during a ceremony attended by Kim Jong Un, according to state media. The incident occurred on Wednesday at the Chongjin Shipyard.
North Korea is seeking to arrest those responsible for the failed launch of its second naval destroyer, as it denied the warship suffered major damage — a claim quickly met with outside skepticism.
A statement from North Korea on its handling of the botched launch came after leader Kim Jong Un expressed fury over the incident that he said was caused by criminal negligence.
North Korea has reportedly detained shipyard officials responsible for a recent failed launch of a 5,000-ton North Korean naval destroyer, leaving the warship damaged.
North Korea authorities have detained three shipyard 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 Sunday.
North Korea authorities have detained three shipyard 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 Sunday.
Three shipyard officials were detained after a failed destroyer launch earlier this week. North Korea says the damage to the ship is not severe, but observers have raised doubts.
By Brad Lendon and Mike Valerio, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — North Korea has arrested four people it claims bear responsibility for a launch accident last week that left leader Kim Jong Un’s newest warship lying on its side and partially submerged in a shipyard, state-run media has reported.
