The latest news on North Korea. On Wednesday, a major mishap struck North Korea's naval ambitions as a new 5,000-ton destroyer suffered structural damage during its launch in Chongjin, in front of leader Kim Jong Un, state media reported.
State media reported Kim harshly condemned the incident, attributing it to negligence and deeming it a blow to national dignity. The ship reportedly lost balance and capsized, prompting urgent orders for repair ahead of a key party meeting.