North Korea detains shipyard officials after a failed naval destroyer launch blamed on "criminal negligence" by Kim Jong Un.

North Korea launched its first destroyer, also a 5,000-tonne-class ship, with massive fanfare last month. The ship is North ...

The failed launch was subsequently an embarrassment to Kim, who is eager to build greater naval forces to deal with what he calls US-led military threats.

Three people have been arrested after a new warship intended to display the nation's military power spectacularly sank at its ...

North Korea says authorities have detained three shipyard officials over the recent failed launch of a naval destroyer.

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 Korean leader Kim Jong Un had vowed to punish those found responsible for the mishap, which he called a "criminal act ...

North Korea has arrested three people after an accident during the launch of a new warship last week, state media said on ...

SEOUL: North Korea has arrested a group of engineers after a new warship crashed during its launch, state media said on ...