North Korea's warship capsized during sideways launch

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North Korea's new 5,000-ton warship capsized during its launch last week, a significant military setback for the nation. The destroyer capsized due to an apparent error during the sideways launch, a technique North Korea was using for the first time. Kim Jong-un witnessed the event, and several officials have since been arrested. The incident highlights potential inexperience and pressure for quick results. The ship, the largest Pyongyang has built, was on a launch ramp with a viewing area nearby.


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