Officials of her yard have been detained North Korea in which a “serious accident” occurred during the catastrophe destroyeras the North Korean KCNA news agency reported today (25.5.25).
Failed caused by significant damage to a 5,000 -ton destroyer took place on Wednesday In the presence of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who said the accident had hit the country’s dignity and swore to punish the culprits.
The accident occurred before a crowd in the northeast port of Chongzin and was publicly humiliated for Kim, who was aiming for a demonstration of military power, analysts said.
Among the officials who have been detained by the North Korean authorities is the shipbuilder’s chief engineer, KCNA reports.
Satellite images show that the warship – called blue canvas – tilt to the side, with the stern on the port and the bow staying on the ramp, according to the US Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
Kim Jong Un ordered the immediate repair of the damage suffered by the warship before the ruling party’s meeting in June.