Three shipyard officials were detained after a failed destroyer launch earlier this week. North Korea says the damage to the ...

Asharq Al Awsat North Korea authorities have detained three shipyard officials over the recent failed launch of a naval destroyer, an incident that leader Kim Jong Un said was caused by criminal ...

The failed launch that crippled the 5,000-tonne warship was witnessed by leader Kim Jong Un who said the accident damaged the country's dignity and vowed to punish those found responsible ...

North Korea detains shipyard officials after a failed naval destroyer launch blamed on "criminal negligence" by Kim Jong Un.

North Korea launched its first destroyer, also a 5,000-tonne-class ship, with massive fanfare last month. The ship is North ...

The failed launch was subsequently an embarrassment to Kim, who is eager to build greater naval forces to deal with what he calls US-led military threats.

Three people have been arrested after a new warship intended to display the nation's military power spectacularly sank at its ...

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 ...

North Korea has arrested three people after an accident during the launch of a new warship last week, state media said on ...