Satellite images have for the first time shown the extent of a shipyard accident in North Korea that damaged a new warship in the presence of the secretive state's leader, Kim Jong Un. The image shows the warship lying on its side, covered by large blue tarpaulins. A portion of the vessel appears to be on land. An official investigation into the accident - which Kim described as a "criminal act" -- has begun, state media reported on Friday.
KCNA, North Korea's official news agency, downplayed the damage in a report on Friday, saying it was "not serious" and that, contrary to initial reports, there were no holes on the ship's bottom. "The hull starboard was scratched and a certain amount of seawater flowed into the stern section through the rescue channel," KCNA reported.
"KCNA, North Korea's official news agency, downplayed the damage in a report on Friday, saying it was "not serious" and that, contrary to initial reports, there were no holes on the ship's bottom. "The hull starboard was scratched and a certain amount of seawater flowed into the stern section through the rescue channel," KCNA reported"
Glad to to see that Baghdad Bob was able to find employment.
North Korea has arrested a fourth official over the failed launch of a new warship that has enraged the country's leader, Kim Jong Un. Ri Hyong-son, deputy director of the ruling Workers' Party's Munitions Industry Department, was "largely responsible for the serious accident" last week, state-run news agency KCNA said on Monday.www.bbc.com
... The image shows the warship lying on its side, covered by large blue tarpaulins. ...
OK, if it were not a problem, then why try to cover it up?
... An official investigation into the accident - which Kim described as a "criminal act" ...
So, then, this ...
North Korea arrests senior official over warship launch failure
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... North Korea has arrested a fourth official over the failed launch of a new warship that has enraged the country's leader, Kim Jong Un.
Ri Hyong-son, deputy director of the ruling Workers' Party's Munitions Industry Department, was "largely responsible for the serious accident" last week, state-run news agency KCNA said on Monday.
The 5,000-ton destroyer had tipped over and damaged its hull, in what Kim had described as a "criminal act" that "severely damaged the [country's] dignity and pride".
The vessel is being repaired under the guidance of an expert group, KCNA said.
Mr Ri, who is part of the party's Central Military Commission, is the highest level official arrested over the incident so far. ...
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