The failed launch was subsequently an embarrassment to Kim, who is eager to build greater naval forces to deal with what he calls US-led military threats.

Authorities in Pyongyang have detained a chief engineer, the head of hull construction and an administrative affairs official ...

North Korea detains shipyard officials after a failed naval destroyer launch blamed on "criminal negligence" by Kim Jong Un.

North Korea authorities have detained three shipyard officials over the recent failed launch of a naval destroyer, an ...

North Korea launched its first destroyer, also a 5,000-tonne-class ship, with massive fanfare last month. The ship is North ...

The rally, organized mainly by the family group and an organization supporting such families, brought together about 800 ...

North Korea says authorities have detained three shipyard officials over the recent failed launch of a naval destroyer ...

Tariff negotiations with the US will be a big challenge for the winner of South Korea's June 3 election. Read more at ...

North Korea has detained key officials involved in the capsizing of a new 5,000-ton destroyer that took place earlier this ...