North Korea: Three detained over failed destroyer launch

North Korean authorities have detained three shipyard officials over the recent failed launch of a naval destroyer, an incident that leader Kim Jong Un said was caused by criminal negligence, state media said on Sunday.

Law enforcement authorities detained the chief engineer, head of the hull construction workshop and deputy manager for administrative affairs at Chongjin Shipyard, who they said were responsible for Wednesday’s failed launch, the official Korean Central News Agency said.

Hong Kil Ho, the shipyard manager, also was summoned for questioning. The 5000-tonne-ship was damaged on Wednesday when a transport cradle on its stern detached during a launch ceremony attended by Kim at the northeastern port of Chongjin. The vessel is North Korea’s second known destroyer.  The North launched its first destroyer with massive fanfare last month.

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