Kim Jong Un, angry with his army after a warship accident: “A criminal act!”
propagandaNorth Korea’s dictator Kim Jong Un Ha The authorities, who were criticized harshly due to the damage For a new naval destroyer during a failed launch ceremony this week, qualification The “criminal act“.
The Central Korean News Agency (KCNA) reported that Kim, who attended the event that was held on Wednesday in the northern port of Chongjin, also also Blame for scholars Indeed, shipbuilding ponds are “serious accident”. During its launch, a ship lost 5,000 tons with a balance and caused the helmet damage, according to KcNA.
The severity of the damage is not yet clear or if he is injured in the accident. Kim said that The failed launch was the result of “absolute neglectLaying and experimental without a scientific basis. The North Korean leader promised to address “irresponsible mistakes” at a meeting of the ruling Labor Party at the end of June.
A South Korea General Staff spokesman suggested on Thursday that the damaged ship was still turning in the sea. An embarrassing disaster for Kim in His attempt to update his naval forces. Piongyang rarely recognizes the setbacks of the army, but commentators say that the failed revelation indicates this Kim seriously with his marine progress program.
“It is a shameful matter,” according to an expert
“It is a shameful thing. But the reason for North Korea revealed that the accident is that He wants to prove that the update is accelerating “A larger army.
Moon said that the accident may happen due to North Korea workers were not familiar With such a large warship and was in a hurry to throw it away. The “38 North” website, which specializes in North Korea, said last week that the ship will be offered sideways from the Dock Chongjin, a way that is used a little in the country.
The launch happened shortly after The first marine destroyer show From the country, Choe Hyon, on April 25. The government media said that the ship could Dealing with various arms systemsIncluding ballistic missiles and marine flights with nuclear power.
South Korean officials confirmed that Choi Hyun may be built with Russian assistance. Kim frame his efforts Improving your country’s military capabilities In an attempt to get rid of the United States and its allies in the region.
