North Korea's largest warship, a 5,000-ton naval vessel, toppled during its side launch in Chongjin — prompting an angry response from leader Kim Jong Un, who labeled the failure a "criminal act." State media KCNA reported the incident, a rare public admission of military failure by the reclusive regime.
In this video, we unpack:
Why this warship launch was so critical
What went wrong during the side-launch
Kim Jong Un’s unprecedented public condemnation
How the incident reflects North Korea’s military ambitions
What this means ahead of the high-stakes political meeting in June
This incident could mark a shift in North Korea’s approach to military modernisation and internal accountability. Is Pyongyang under pressure?
Don’t miss the story behind North Korea’s naval embarrassment.
