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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...