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Serious mishap at destroyer launch condemned by Kim Jong Un

During the launch ceremony of the destroyer, a serious accident occurred, and the attending leader, Kim Jong Un, described it as a "criminal act."

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Kim Jong-un
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Przemysław Ciszak

As reported on Thursday by North Korea's official news agency, a significant mishap took place at the ceremony, and the leader present, Kim Jong Un, labelled it a "criminal act."

On Wednesday, during the ceremony for a new 5,500-tonne destroyer, "a serious accident" occurred – reported the official KCNA news agency.

The agency stated that Kim Jong Un observed the entire launch process and described it as a "criminal act caused by sheer carelessness" that is intolerable.

As reported by Reuters, Kim Jong Un ordered that the damaged ship be repaired by the June session of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea.

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