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 ...

North Korea has detained key officials involved in the capsizing of a new 5,000-ton destroyer that took place earlier this ...

The failed launch was subsequently an embarrassment to Kim, who is eager to build greater naval forces to deal with what he calls US-led military threats.

North Korea says authorities have detained three shipyard officials over the recent failed launch of a naval destroyer.

Kim Jong-un calls mishap involving newly built 5,000-tonne destroyer a ‘criminal act caused by absolute carelessness’.

Kim Jong Un said those who made "irresponsible errors" would be dealt with at a plenary meeting next month.

North Korea is dealing with the aftermath of a failed launch of its new naval destroyer. Satellite images reveal the extent ...

North Korea is dealing with the aftermath of a failed launch of its new naval destroyer, as satellite images expose the ...

Photos show Kim Jong Un's 5,000-ton naval warship mangled near its launch site, covered in a blue tarp as the dictator fumes ...

A new 5,000-ton North Korean destroyer capsized and partially sank during its launch at a shipyard in the city of Chongjin on ...