SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korean authorities have detained four 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.

North Korea’s newest warship was severely damaged during a recent launch ceremony, with leader Kim Jong Un, who witnessed the accident, saying it brought shame to the nation’s prestige and vowing to punish those found responsible,

Kim Jong-un last week described the damage to the 5,000-tonne ship as a "criminal act caused by absolute carelessness". View on euronews