North Korea will move damaged warship to other shipyard for repairs: State media
New satellite imagery confirms destroyer relaunched Thursday after capsizing at ceremony in May
North Korea's second Choe Hyon-class destroyer appeared to be finally launched into the water on June 5 after it appeared half submerged underwater on its side between May 21 and June 2 | Image: Planet Labs (June 5, 2025)
North Korea will move its damaged warship to a different shipyard on the east coast for repairs, state media reported Friday, after lifting it out of the water this week and successfully relaunching it on Thursday.
North Korea will move its damaged warship to a different shipyard on the east coast for repairs, state media reported Friday, after lifting it out of the water this week and successfully relaunching it on Thursday.
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