The Strategic Implications of North Korea's Failed Naval Vessel Launch On May 21, 2025, North Korea's much-anticipated launch of a 5,000-ton warship ended in embarrassment when the vessel ran aground ...

The state-run Korean Central News Agency ( KCNA) reported that the vessel will be moved to a dry dock at a different shipyard ...

During the launch ceremony the previous day, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to rapidly strengthen the country's navy ...

Full restoration of the North Korean navy destroyer is expected before a major communist party meeting later this month.

North Korea’s newest warship was severely damaged during a recent launch ceremony, with leader Kim Jong Un, who witnessed the accident, saying it brought shame to the nation’s prestige and vowing to ...

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean authorities have detained four officials over the recent failed launch of a naval destroyer, an incident that leader Kim Jong Un said was caused by criminal ...

Kim Jong-un last week described the damage to the 5,000-tonne ship as a "criminal act caused by absolute carelessness".

Experts say Kim is eager to achieve major progress in his five-year arms development plan set during a ruling party congress in early 2021. Kim has said North Korea needs greater naval forces as ...