The damaged warship was North Korea’s second known destroyer and seen as a crucial asset toward Mr Kim’s goal of modernising its naval forces. It was in the same class as the country’s first ...

A North Korean warship, which capsized during its ill-fated launch ceremony in the presence of leader Kim Jong Un, has been captured as a twisted wreck in satellite photos. The Choi-Hyun class ...

The visit came as the North Korean leader criticised the start of US-South Korea military drills, saying it showed hostility ...

When North Korea's new warship capsized into the sea during its launch last month, it made international headlines. News organisations followed every development, from its successful refloating to ...

The warship was damaged on May 21, when during its launch the stern went into the water but the bow stayed stuck on land. The ship turned on its side in the botched maneuver. North Korean leader ...

Pyongyang’s navy programme drains resources from proven deterrents but gives Kim Jong Un a legacy project to rival his ancestors, says this observer of East Asian politics.

During a launching event at the northeastern port of Chongjin on Wednesday, the newly built 5,000-ton-class destroyer became unbalanced and was punctured in its bottom sections after a transport ...

Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — New satellite images show North Korea has deployed what appear to be balloons alongside its damaged 5,000-ton warship that has been laying on its side and partially ...

North Korea has denounced a major joint exercise planned by the South Korean and US militaries as "direct military ...

SEOUL, July 22 (UPI) -- North Korea plans to build another 5,000-ton destroyer by October 2026, state-run media reported Tuesday, following the launch of two warships earlier this year. Workers at ...

North Korea has moved a new warship damaged in a botched launch to a port near the Russian border, a move analysts say could point to a role for Moscow in repairing the vessel.