SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has detained four officials who it says are responsible for the failed launch of its second naval destroyer, which outside observers say was damaged much more than the country has disclosed.
The detentions came after leader Kim Jong Un expressed fury over Wednesday’s incident that he said was caused by criminal negligence.
The main military committee said Friday that those responsible would be held accountable for their “unpardonable criminal act.”
Satellite imagery showed the vessel lying on its side and draped in blue covers, with parts of it submerged. North Korea says it will take about 10 days to repair the damage, but outside observers question that timeframe because they suspect the damage is much worse.
Here is what you need to know about the failed ship launch:
