Kim Jong Un witnessed a major "accident scene," as the destroyer of North Korea was severely damaged, and a large number of personnel may be in trouble or even face sentencing.

On May 21st, the leader of North Korea arrived at the shipyard to personally witness what was supposed to be a glorious moment for North Korea - the launching of its first 5,000-ton-class destroyer. It is unclear whether it was due to nervousness upon seeing the leader or insufficient preparation, but a major accident occurred during the launching process. According to reports, when the destroyer was being launched, the bogie carrying the destroyer moved unevenly, causing the stern to sink abnormally, and the launching skid prematurely detached and grounded.

The sudden sinking of the destroyer's stern caused the bottom of the ship to touch the ground before reaching the water surface. Due to the destroyer's weight of 5,000 tons, the accidental grounding of the stern caused deformation and indentation of the hull bottom, which in turn prevented the bow from detaching from the launching platform, resulting in the entire destroyer becoming twisted and deformed. According to North Korean media reports, just from the appearance, this accident has caused significant damage to the hull. According to the description by North Korean media, this brand-new destroyer might suffer from hull bottom deformation, damage, and even possibly breakage due to severe twisting of the hull body.

In general, this destroyer clearly suffered significant damage. To repair it and relaunch it, it will likely require some time. The North Korean leader witnessed the entire accident process on-site, feeling extremely angry and embarrassed. He immediately ordered an investigation into the accident and stated that it was a criminal act. Clearly, a large number of personnel are going to face consequences; they may be dealt with, and those with serious circumstances might even face sentencing. This serious accident serves as a warning to North Korea, and they must be more cautious and scientific in their next attempt.

Source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1832788284863500/

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