Published: 10:13, May 25, 2025 | Updated: 10:18, May 25, 2025
Report: Three detained for DPRK warship accident
By Xinhua
This satellite image provided by Airbus DS, shows a blue tarp covering a destroyer after it suffered a failed launch while it was being put to sea in Chongjin, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, May 22, 2025. (PHOTO / HANDOUT VIA AP)

PYONGYANG - Law enforcement authorities of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) have detained three people responsible for a recent failed warship launch for legal investigation, the official Korean Central News Agency said Sunday.

The investigation group informed the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea of its work on Saturday, said the report.

According to the investigation data confirmed by the group, Kang Jong-chol, chief engineer of the Chongjin Shipyard, Han Kyong-hak, head of the hull construction workshop, and Kim Yong-hak, deputy manager for administrative affairs, were detained.

"There is no additional identified damage to the warship and the field rehabilitation promotion team is pushing ahead with the rehabilitation plan as scheduled," said the report.

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