Satellite image of a North Korean warship in a harbor.
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TYRANT Kim Jong-un has slammed a “serious accident” at the launch of his new 5,000-ton warship after it was “crushed” and left lying on its side.

The humiliated North Korean dictator branded the catastrophic launch as a “criminal act” which could not be tolerated.

Satellite image of a North Korean warship in a harbor.
A new North Korean warship at the harbour ahead of its catastrophic launchCredit: AFP
Kim Jong-Un speaking at a meeting.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un described the failed launch as a ‘criminal act’Credit: EPA
Launch ceremony of a North Korean warship.
The Choe Hyon is said to be capable of housing a vertical launchpad which can fire nuclear missilesCredit: Credit: Pen News
North Korean navy warship at sea.
The disastrous launch came after Kim launched a destroyer of the same class, Choe Hyon, last monthCredit: Credit: Pen News
Illustration of Kim Jong-un and his new warship, a destroyer.

The rare admission of failure came after the fuming despot witnessed the disastrous spectacle in the port city of Chongjin on Wednesday.

Mortified Kim watched on in horror as the mega vessel appeared to go off balance during its launch ceremony.

The furious leader said it brought shame to the nation’s prestige, and vowed to punish those found responsible.

North Korea’s state broadcaster said a malfunction caused the stern of the colossal destroyer to slide prematurely into the water.

It crushed parts of the hull and left the bow stranded on the shipway.

But the broadcaster did not report any casualties or injuries as a result of the blunder.

Raging Kim branded the failed launch a “criminal act” and blamed the mishap on “absolute carelessness” by multiple state institutions.

He added that the “irresponsible errors” of those involved will be dealt with.

The seething dictator demanded that repairs on the warship be completed before June this year.

It is currently unclear what punishment exactly the hermit kingdom’s leader will unleash upon those deemed at fault.

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The menacing vessel is now lying on its side in the water according to South Korean military analysis.

Naval analysts say the damage done to the vessel in such a launch malfunction could be “catastrophic”.

State media did not immediately release images of the accident.

The launch failure marks a huge setback for Kim, who has recently been ramping up naval modernization in a stark warning to the west.

Last month, the tyrant unveiled North Korea’s largest naval destroyer yet that could house a vertical launchpad capable of firing nuclear missiles.

Kim Jong Un and his daughter at a North Korean warship launch ceremony.
Kim Jong Un and his daughter Ju Ae attending the launch ceremony of a newly-built destroyer at the Nampo port in AprilCredit: AFP
Television screen showing satellite image of North Korean warship launch accident.
South Korean news showed footage of the warship at the harbourCredit: AFP

Dubbed the Choe Hyon, it is believed to be the same 5,000-ton class ship as the one which spectacularly failed on Wednesday.

The mighty 5,000-tonne warship is expected to substantially boost North Korea‘s naval capabilities.

The state media of North Korea, which operates as a key propaganda outlet for Kim, announced that the new ship is armed with the “most powerful weapons”.

The ship is named after anti-Japanese revolutionary fighter Choe Hyon, the report said.

Weighing more than 5,000 tonnes, this destroyer is poised to be the largest warship in the North Korean navy, overtaking the current largest ship, a 1,360-tonne frigate.

Earlier reports indicated that this new class of North Korean warship could host numerous vertical launch cells meant to deploy missiles already developed by its military.

Military analysts say these launchers will be capable of firing guided cruise missiles, which North Korea says could carry nuclear warheads.

Footage from North Korea’s state-run television KRT showed Kim arriving in Nampho with his daughter Ju Ae after travelling to the western port city by train.

Kim, in a speech from the launch reported by KCNA, said the warship would be handed over to the navy and go into service early next year.

North Korean warship launch ceremony.
Last month the tyrant unveiled North Korea’s largest naval destroyer yet in an extravagant ceremonyCredit: Credit: Pen News
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