A North Korean warship capsized during a launch on Wednesday in Chongjin, with leader Kim Jong Un calling the accident a “criminal act” caused by carelessness, BBC reported.
The 5,000-ton destroyer was damaged during a side launch, which analysts say was risky. Kim ordered the ship restored before a June party meeting, calling it a political issue. South Korea said the vessel is now on its side and noted North Korea fired cruise missiles nearby at the time.
