Posted on 05/22/2025 7:28:07 AM PDT by BBQToadRibs2
In a high-profile incident reported by the Korean Central News Agency, North Korea's attempt to launch a warship became a fiasco under the watchful eyes of Kim Jong-un.
The supreme leader attended the impressive unveiling of the 5,000-tonne vessel at Cheongjin Shipyard on May 21, which quickly went awry due to an unfortunate blunder during the launch process.
He lambasted the occurrence as a "serious accident that could not have happened, could not be tolerated," and branded it as a "criminal act caused by pure carelessness, irresponsibility and unscientific empiricism."
The North Korean leader made it abundantly clear that those responsible for the blunder, including high-ranking officials from various state and party institutions, would face severe repercussions, the Mirror US reports.
Kim Jong-un has issued a stern warning that those accountable will face repercussions when the ruling party's Central Committee convenes next month, declaring they will "not avoid being dealt with."
He underscored that the restoration of the destroyer is not merely about fixing a vessel but is also tied to the revival of national pride.
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Makd that a million pounds of water...125,000 gallons. See, it’s getting easier.
At least it didn’t hit a bridge.
Find the poor soul in charge of that launch and get him a Snickers bar.
What was the blunder that caused it to sink?
I would think at launch. When sliding sideways into the water it tipped too much, flooding. I’ve always wondered why we don’t hear more sinkings launching this way. But I’m not a biologist....eeerrrrr...I mean scientist!
Did you hear about the North Korean Navy? They put it in the water.
An old polish joke.
Forgot to put the drain plug in?
Much like the Mary Rose did in front of Henry VIII. Expect some heads to roll in Korea as they did in England.
People are gonna die
Shouldn’t he commit some form of seppuku for bringing humiliation and shame to his family in public?
5,000 tons doesn’t seem very big for a warship. According to Wikipedia, 9700 tons is the average displacement for US Navy destroyers, which ae among the smallest of warships.
Rut-ro
A fully loaded Gearing class destroyer was about 3500 tons fully loaded. About 300 ft in length. Not a tiny ship but not large as ships go. A WW2 Battleship was about 45,000 tons.
The executive officers of the Chief contractor “Lee Key Boat Inc.” can not be located for comment.
Or the Vasa in Sweden, sank on the first voyage.
Why no pictures or video of the event?
Didn’t China or Iran have a similar failed ship launch recently ?
I can think of one way for officials being blamed to avoid “repercussions” (a 7.62 round to the back of the head in front of an open ditch). Put Kim in front of the ditch first. Would have to widen it for his bloated carcass to fit.
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