State media reported that a major accident hurt part of the new naval destroyer at the launching ceremony in North Korea.

South Korea's Central News Agency said a "serious accident occurred" at the ceremony to launch a new 5,000-ton destroyer in the eastern port city of Chongjin on Wednesday.

KIM participated during the launch, and KCNA blamed "inexperienced command and carelessness" and he said the incident put "some parts of the bottom of the warship into compression".

It said the accident managed to "destroy the balance of the warship." South Korean military said the warship was lying in the water on the side.

King looked at the whole incident and said the accident “destroyed the dignity and self-esteem of our country”, adding that the immediate recovery of the destroyer was not only a practical issue, but a political issue directly related to state authority. ”

He said the "irresponsible mistakes" of the responsible officials will be "handled at the plenary meeting of the Party Central Committee convened next month".

Pyongyang launched another 5,000-ton destroyer-class ship called Choe Hyon last month. At the time, state media was participating in Kim's image with daughter Ju Ae, which many experts considered his successor.

North Korea claims the ship is equipped with "the most powerful weapon" and will "begin operation early next year."

Some analysts say the ship can be equipped with short-range tactical nuclear missiles - although North Korea has not yet proven its ability to miniaturize nuclear power.

South Korean military said Choi Hyun could be developed with the help of Russia, perhaps in exchange for Pyongyang, deploying thousands of troops to help the battle in Moscow.

The North Korean city of Chongjin is close to the port of Vlakivostok in Russia.

In a report last week on preparations for launching the accident ship, the U.S.-based 38 North said the ship appeared to be detached from the dock, a method that was not previously observed in North Korea.

"Using this launch method may be necessary because the dock where the ship is constructed has no inclination." The day before the launch, commercial satellite images from the shipyard showed that the destroyer was placed next to the dock and with a support ship.

With Reuters