North Korea's Destroyer Launch Fails After Ceremony Damage
North Korea's second attempt to launch a new naval destroyer has reportedly failed. The launch followed a publicized ceremony in Nampo on April 25, 2025, attended by Kim Jong Un.
The event, covered by North Korean state media, showcased the new vessel. However, the destroyer apparently sustained damage during the initial ceremony, leading to the failed subsequent launch.
Independent journalists were not permitted to cover the event, and information is solely from North Korean government sources.