North Korea arrests four over failed warship launch as images show vessel shielded from prying eyes
North Korea authorities have detained three shipyard officials over the recent failed launch of a naval destroyer, an incident that leader Kim Jong Un said was caused by criminal negligence, state media said Sunday.
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