North Korea has relaunch its damaged naval destroyer just weeks after it capsized. Kim Jong-un attended the launch and emphasized the nation's commitment to strengthening naval power amidst external threats. Despite state media's positive reports, analysts are skeptical about the ship's condition following a two-week submersion. Kim's anger over the earlier mishap led to detentions of officials. The relaunch coincides with military ambitions and concerns over operational capabilities given the tight repair timeline before significant political meetings.
Considering the time they needed to raise the vessel, they would have had less than two weeks to carry out the real repair work. Would that have been enough time to completely fix everything and bring the vessel to a state where it's operationally capable?
Kim oversaw the launch and boarded the ship, telling troops that 'nothing can block' North Korea's efforts to strengthen its naval combat power amid 'US-led hostilities.'
The mishap reportedly angered Kim, who blamed 'criminal negligence' and ordered officials to complete repairs ahead of a ruling Workers' Party meeting later this month.
He said the two destroyers would contribute significantly to enhancing naval operations and offered 'deepest condolences' to the family of a shipyard worker who died during repairs.
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