News New satellite image offers clearer view of North Korean warship lifted uprightSouth Korean military says mysterious balloons played minor role in raising capsized destroyer after failed launch ![]() A new high-resolution satellite image taken Thursday clearly shows that North Korea has successfully lifted a new 5,000-ton warship out of the water, after the destroyer capsized during a launch ceremony last month. The Planet Labs image shows the Choe Hyon-class destroyer upright but still diagonally positioned at the Chongjin Shipyard with its bow up on the slipway and the rest of the hull in the water. 38 North was first to report on the successful restoration of the ship’s balance on Tuesday, while NK Pro analysis suggests it occurred between Saturday and Monday.[/p © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |