North Korea Repairs Damaged Warship Near Russian Border
TL;DR
North Korea's Choi-Hyun class frigate, which partially sank during a May 21st launch event attended by Kim Jong Un, is now in dry dock with visible structural damage, including mangled superstructure. Satellite images reveal the extent of the damage and ongoing repair efforts, possibly with assistance from China or Russia, as North Korea aims to restore its naval capabilities after an embarrassing incident.
- North Korea’s Frigate That Partially Sunk Appears In Dry Dock With Mangled Superstructure The War Zone
- Satellite images show damaged North Korean warship moved to drydock near Russian border CNN
- Balloons and Human Strength: How North Korea Righted a Toppled Warship The New York Times
- Quick Take: Chongjin Destroyer Returned Upright 38 North
- Chinese Satellites Capture Latest Position of North Korea's Damaged Warship Newsweek
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