Kim Jong-un furious as new warship is crushed in launch failure

telegraph.co.ukPublished: 5/22/2025

Summary

In a stunning display of hubris, a North Korean warship was left lying on its side in the water after a failed launch caused its hull to crush against the bottom. Kim Jong-un declared the incident a "criminal act" and vowed to hold officials accountable for what he described as an "irresponsible error." The accident occurred at Chongjin Port due to loss of balance during the vessel's launch, leaving some sections of the ship crushed and preventing its bow from exiting the waterway. Meanwhile, South Korea’s military confirmed the ship was lying sideways in the water after the mishap, though it did not provide details on casualties or damage.