Everything we know about North Korea's warship launch accident - The accident has proven to be an embarrassing setback for Kim Jong Un, who labelled the incident as a ‘criminal act’ caused by ...

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea is seeking to arrest those responsible for the failed launch of its second naval destroyer, as it denied the warship suffered major damage — a claim ...

The Kang Kon was the second warship introduced by North Korea in recent months, following the launch of its 5,000-ton Choe Hyon destroyer at the Nampo Shipyard on April 25. That vessel is armed ...

Lee said that the North attempted to side-launch the warship from the quay -- a technique that U.S.-based analysis website 38 North said last week had never been observed in North Korea.

Pyongyang’s navy programme drains resources from proven deterrents but gives Kim Jong Un a legacy project to rival his ancestors, says this observer of East Asian politics.

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A new 5,000-ton destroyer key to North Korea’s naval advancement was damaged during its launching ceremony attended by leader Kim Jong Un, state media reported Thursday.

North Korea has begun a full-scale investigation into the accident that occurred during the launch of a warship this week, state media KCNA reported Friday.

North Korea has moved the warship that partially capsized during a botched launch last month to a repair factory, new satellite images show. The 5,000-tonne vessel, North Korea 's second known ...

It’s not common for North Korea to acknowledge military-related setbacks, but observers say the disclosure of the failed ship launch suggests that Kim is serious about his naval advancement ...

North Korea's failed launch May 21 sparked fury from Kim, who has vowed to build a stronger navy to cope with what he calls escalating U.S.-led threats against his country.