North Korea launches probe into accident during warship's launch


  • World
  • Friday, 23 May 2025

A satellite image shows the new North Korean warship at harbour before launch, in Chongjin, North Korea, May 18, 2025. Maxar Technologies /Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea has begun a full-scale investigation into the accident that occurred during the launch of a warship this week, state media KCNA reported on Friday.

Pyongyang has said the incident on Wednesday was caused by a loss of balance while the vessel was being launched, and sections of the bottom of the warship were crushed.

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