State media rarely recognize errors, but this time the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported a serious failure that provoked the shame for the nation, transmits the index.
According to the report, the accident occurred due to the failure of the launch mechanism, due to the back of the ship too soon slipped into the water, where the troop parts therepled, while the bow was stuck on the ramp for the launch.
Kim Jong-UN called the incident “criminal act,” by blaming for the negligence of multiple state bodies, including the Ministry of Arms Industry, Kim Chaek Technology and Central Office of Ship Design.
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According to the analysis of the South Korean army, the ship is currently lying on the side in the Chongjin Shipyard. Lee Sung-Joon spokesman said today that the situation is serious, while maritime analysts warn that the damage could be catastrophic.
CNN writes that this incident is a significant blow to the North Korean ambitious plan of the Navy Modernization. This is the second large warship presented in a short period. In April, Kim presented the destroyer of Choe Hyon, the first newly built warship after more decades. He was presented as a new generation of naval weapons.
The state media claimed that the Choe Hyon would strengthen the battle readiness in the context, as Pyongjang claims, growing threats by the United States and South Korea. Western analysts noticed that the ship presents a clear step away from obsolete Soviet technology, but the question remains how functional are truly functional.
Kim announced that the damaged ship would be renovated before the Plenary Session of the Workers’ Party in late June and stressed that it was a national honor. Nevertheless, the analysts believe that, given the extent of the damage and lack of infrastructure, this deadline will be almost impossible to meet.
(Vijesti.ba)
