NK Destroyer sinks during launch attended by Kim

[SSG Snuggle Bunny]

Should be some jobs opening soon in the North Korean naval yard, if anybody is looking.


https://www.military.com/daily-news/2025/05/22/north-koreas-second-naval-destroyer-damaged-failed-launch-ceremony-attended-kim.html

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea's second naval destroyer was damaged in its failed launch to the water this week, state media reported Thursday, in an embarrassment for leader Kim Jong Un as he pushes to modernize his naval forces.

It's not common for North Korea to acknowledge military-related setbacks, but observers say the disclosure of the failed ship launch suggests that Kim is serious about his naval advancement program and confident of ultimately achieving its objectives.

During a launching event at the northeastern port of Chongjin on Wednesday, the newly built 5,000-ton-class destroyer became unbalanced and was punctured in its bottom sections after a transport cradle on the stern section slid off first and became stuck, according to the Korean Central News Agency.

KCNA didn't provide details on what caused the problem, the severity of the damage or whether anyone was injured.

According to KCNA, Kim, who was present at the ceremony, blamed military officials, scientists and shipyard operators for a “serious accident and criminal act caused by absolute carelessness, irresponsibility and unscientific empiricism." Kim called for a ruling Workers’ Party meeting slated for late June to address their “irresponsible errors."

[SVPete]

The Norks' 20th Century version of the Vasa?

[Old n Grumpy]

Now everyone who worked on it will be shot.

[DefiantSix]

So...

It's not just their ICBMs that can't make it more than about 100 yards from launch?  

[DLR Pyro]

Now everyone who worked on it will be has been shot.

edited for accuracy

[ADsOutburst]

How will Democrats blame Trump for this?

[SVPete]

North Korea detains 4 officials over the failed launch of a naval destroyer

https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-destroyer-officials-detained-kim-928e3e9461c799a10eb2258f99507c11

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean authorities have detained four officials over the recent failed launch of a naval destroyer, an incident that leader Kim Jong Un said was caused by criminal negligence, state media said.

It’s rare for North Korea to publicly impose severe punishments against officials over botched weapons tests or military displays. The weekend arrests of the four officials signal how serious Kim is about his military build-up plan and bolstering discipline at home.

The 5,000-ton-class destroyer was damaged Wednesday in the presence of Kim when a transport cradle on the ship’s stern detached early during a launch ceremony at the northeastern port of Chongjin. Satellite imagery on the site showed the vessel lying on its side and draped in blue covers, with parts of the ship submerged.

Maybe NoKo shipped too much 40 mm ammo to support Putin's war?

[Old n Grumpy]

How will Democrats blame Trump for this?

He gave the plans to Putin, who gave them to the North Koreans. He didn’t tell them that they were faulty.

[DefiantSix]

How will Democrats blame Trump for this?

You've seen what happened to the Nord Stream pipeline? Same SEAL Team, different president.