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North Korea Restores Capsized Destroyer; Officials Detained

6/6/2025

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North Korea has triumphantly restored its Choe Hyun Class destroyer, which had capsized during a launch attempt on May 21. Analysts from 38 North report the vessel is now upright at Chongjin port. In a fierce response, Kim Jong Un labeled the incident a "criminal act" and has taken action by detaining several officials accountable for the mishap.

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North Korea has triumphantly restored its Choe Hyun Class destroyer, which had capsized during a launch attempt on May 21. Analysts from 38 North report the vessel is now upright at Chongjin port. In a fierce response, Kim Jong Un labeled the incident a "criminal act" and has taken action by detaining several officials accountable for the mishap.