North Korea detains shipyard officials after a failed naval destroyer launch blamed on "criminal negligence" by Kim Jong Un.

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 has arrested three people after an accident during the launch of a new warship last week, state media said on ...

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had vowed to punish those found responsible for the mishap, which he called a "criminal act ...

By Brad Lendon, Gawon Bae, Mike Valerio and Yoonjung Seo, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — North Korea’s newest warship was severely damaged during a ...

The 5,000-ton-class destroyer was damaged when a transport cradle on the ship’s stern detached early during a launch ceremony ...

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

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