NewsKim Jong Un demands swift fix after destroyer launch mishap

Kim Jong Un demands swift fix after destroyer launch mishap

During the launch ceremony of a new destroyer in North Korea, a serious accident occurred, which Kim Jong Un described as an "unforgivable criminal act." The leader ordered the repair of the ship before the June session of the Central Committee.

Kim Jong Un looks for the guilty
Kim Jong Un looks for the guilty
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Katarzyna Bogdańska

What do you need to know?

  • What happened? A serious accident occurred during the ceremony of launching a new 5,500-tonne destroyer in North Korea.
  • Who was present? North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended the ceremony and witnessed the entire incident.
  • What are the consequences? Kim Jong Un called the accident a "criminal act" and ordered the repair of the ship before the June session of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea.

What were Kim Jong Un's reactions?

During the launch ceremony of the new destroyer, Kim Jong Un witnessed a serious accident, which he described as a "criminal act caused by negligence." The North Korean leader did not hide his anger and emphasized that such incidents are unacceptable.

What about the damaged ship?

Kim Jong Un ordered that the damaged ship be repaired before the June session of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea.

What are the next steps for the North Korean authorities?

The North Korean authorities will now have to focus on repairing the damaged destroyer to comply with Kim Jong Un's order. This accident may also affect further plans related to the development of the country's navy.

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