Three detained and blamed for North Korean warship accident
japantimes.co.jpPublished: 5/25/2025
Summary
North Korea recently detained three individuals following a fatal accident at one of its newest destroyers during a public ceremony attended by leader Kim Jong Un, drawing significant embarrassment and rare public humiliation for him. The incident, described as "serious," resulted in sections of the ship's bottom being crushed, with analysts noting it likely occurred in front of a large crowd. North Korea's investigation into the accident has been intensified, and the leader called the incident an intolerable criminal act.