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North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un, was not happy about a “serious accident” that went down during the launch of the country’s newest warship on Wednesday. According to the state media, Kim pointed fingers at those responsible, saying it was all due to “pure carelessness.” The launch took a turn for the worse when the ship got stuck on its launching sled and tipped over, causing damage to the ship’s bottom. The incident happened at the Cheongjin shipyard in the northeast of North Korea.

Kim Jong Un, who was actually there to witness the launch of the 5,000-ton destroyer, did not hold back in expressing his disappointment. The Korean Central News Agency reported that Kim described the mishap as a “serious accident that could not have happened, could not be tolerated, and was a criminal act caused by pure carelessness, irresponsibility and unscientific empiricism.” Strong words from the leader, for sure. He went on to warn various government bodies and institutions, including the Department of Munitions Industry, the Institute of Dynamics of the State Academy of Sciences, Kim Chaek University of Technology, and the Central Ship Design Institute.

The consequences for those responsible are not looking good either. Kim made it clear that they would be “dealt with” at a meeting of the Party Central Committee next month. This ship launch was actually the second of North Korea’s new destroyers, with the first one, the Choe Hyon, being unveiled just last month in April. During the launch ceremony of the Choe Hyon at the port of Nampo on the western coast of North Korea, Kim had expressed his excitement over the ship’s construction, calling it a “breakthrough” in the country’s naval modernization efforts. He also mentioned his plans to build a blue-water operational fleet, which basically means a force capable of operating in open ocean rather than just sticking to the coastal waters around the Korean Peninsula. Looks like Kim has big plans for North Korea’s naval capabilities.

In conclusion, the launch of North Korea’s newest warship didn’t exactly go as planned, and Kim Jong Un is not happy about it. He’s pointing fingers at those responsible and has made it clear that there will be consequences. With plans for a more advanced naval fleet in the works, it seems like North Korea is serious about modernizing its military capabilities. Let’s hope the next launch goes more smoothly.