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North Korea Detains Officials After Warship Launch Disaster

The Voice News: Chongjin, North Korea – May 26, 2025 — North Korea has arrested several high-ranking shipyard officials, including the chief engineer of the Chongjin Shipyard, following a catastrophic failure during the launch of a new 5,000-ton warship. The incident, which took place in the northeastern port city of Chongjin, was observed by Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un and has since become a source of national embarrassment.

State-run news agency KCNA confirmed on Sunday that the warship, which was expected to symbolize a new era of naval power, was severely damaged during the launch process. Satellite images analyzed by the U.S.-based Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) revealed the ship lying on its side, with the stern floating in the harbor and the bow still on the slipway. The vessel was hastily covered with blue tarps after the mishap.

Kim Jong Un, known for using military displays to bolster internal support and send messages abroad, expressed fury over the accident. He reportedly said the incident had “tarnished the nation’s dignity” and demanded that those responsible face “stern disciplinary measures.” The failed launch was intended as a show of strength amid growing regional tensions, particularly with the United States and its allies.

The exact cause of the accident is under investigation, but early reports suggest technical flaws and poor management at the shipyard may have contributed. In addition to the chief engineer, other unnamed officials have been taken into custody as the probe intensifies.

KCNA reported that Kim has ordered the warship to be fully restored in time for a major ruling Workers’ Party meeting scheduled for June. Reconstruction efforts are already underway under high pressure from the top leadership.

In a related development, the North Korean defense ministry issued a separate statement reaffirming its stance against what it calls the “hostile military buildup” by the U.S. and its allies in the region. “Our armed forces will thoroughly contain and control all sorts of military threats from enemy countries,” said a senior policy chief, as quoted by KCNA.

Analysts say this incident is a rare and public setback for North Korea’s tightly controlled image of military strength. It also underscores the internal pressures Kim faces as he juggles domestic expectations, economic challenges, and international isolation.

Despite its economic struggles, North Korea continues to prioritize military development, including missile tests and naval upgrades, as part of its strategic defense policy. This failed warship launch is a reminder of the technical and infrastructural limitations the regime still faces.

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