When North Korea's new warship capsized into the sea during its launch last month, it made international headlines. News ...

The Strategic Implications of North Korea's Failed Naval Vessel Launch On May 21, 2025, North Korea's much-anticipated launch of a 5,000-ton warship ended in embarrassment when the vessel ran aground ...

The state-run Korean Central News Agency ( KCNA) reported that the vessel will be moved to a dry dock at a different shipyard ...

North Korea’s newest warship was severely damaged during a recent launch ceremony, with leader Kim Jong Un, who witnessed the accident, saying it brought shame to the nation’s prestige and vowing to ...

North Korea's navy will soon be equipped with nuclear ... North Korea’s National Aerospace Development Administration said it will attempt to launch a spy satellite again in October.

Kim Jong-un last week described the damage to the 5,000-tonne ship as a "criminal act caused by absolute carelessness".

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean authorities have detained four officials over the recent failed launch of a naval destroyer, an incident that leader Kim Jong Un said was caused by criminal ...

In the past year, North Korea has taken steps to enhance its naval capabilities by introducing new nuclear weapons systems. These include an underwater drone, the development of warships ...

North Korea then demanded permission to continue civilian reactor development as part of a deal ... with the Sea Based X-Band Radar (SBX) in 2016, US Navy Photo Sea-Based X-Band Radar (SBX ...

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un was briefed on the development of a nuclear-powered submarine capable of firing missiles during a naval shipyard tour, according to state media, a likely warning ...

Experts say Kim is eager to achieve major progress in his five-year arms development plan set during a ruling party congress in early 2021. Kim has said North Korea needs greater naval forces as ...