2025 North Korean destroyer launch accident

On 21 May 2025, the Korean People's Navy ship Kang Kon (then-unnamed), the second of the Choe Hyon-class destroyers, experienced a critical failure during its launch at the Chongjin Shipyard in North Korea. The vessel overturned after its stern suddenly slipped into the water while the bow remained on shore, causing extensive hull damage and possibly compromising internal equipment.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was present at the time and labelled the incident a "criminal act caused by absolute carelessness, irresponsibility and unscientific empiricism", pledging punishment for those responsible. Authorities detained several officials, including the chief engineer and the deputy manager. Kim Jong Un insisted the ship be ready before the Workers' Party meeting in June.

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