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North Korea detains officials over warship accident, state media says


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Published in Media and Entertainment on Monday, May 26th 2025 at 7:44 GMT by Reuters   Print publication without navigation

  • SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea has detained shipyard officials responsible for a recent major accident during the launch of a new warship, state media said on Sunday. The failed launch that crippled the 5,000-tonne warship was witnessed by leader Kim Jong Un who said the accident damaged the country's dignity and vowed to punish those found responsible. The mishap likely occurred in front of a large crowd at the northeastern port of Chongjin, increasing the public humiliation for Kim who tried to show off military might, experts say.

North Korea has detained several senior officials, including a vice premier, for unspecified reasons, amid a broader anti-corruption campaign led by Kim Jong Un, who has been intensifying efforts to root out corruption and abuse of power within the government. The detained officials include Vice Premier for Education and Vice Premier for Agriculture, and the detentions are part of a larger purge that has seen the execution of other high-ranking officials. This crackdown comes as North Korea faces economic challenges and seeks to maintain strict control over its population, with Kim Jong Un emphasizing the need for loyalty and discipline within the regime.

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