North Korean warship sinks in humiliating launch failure
A 5,000-ton North Korean destroyer sank during a botched launch.
This sparked Kim Jong-un’s fury and demands for immediate restoration before a key political meeting.
A North Korean destroyer sank in front of Kim Jong-un during a failed launch ceremony. The incident sparked an explosive reaction from the leader. The 5,000-ton warship was intended to strengthen North Korea’s nuclear naval force. Instead, it capsized mid-launch, causing a major embarrassment for the regime.
The incident occurred at the port city of Nampo on Wednesday, during what was intended to be a high-profile display of military strength.
North Korean state media later confirmed the mishap. They called it a “serious accident” caused by “immature command and operational negligence.”
Reason why North Korean warship sank during launch failure
According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), the failure began when the launching sled at the ship’s stern detached prematurely.
A 5,000-ton North Korean destroyer sank during a botched launch.