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Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
PYONGYANG, May 23 (Xinhua) — A North Korean investigative team has launched a “full-scale investigation” into a serious incident that occurred during the launch of a new destroyer at the Chongjin shipyard on Wednesday, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Friday.
The investigation team into the accident includes representatives of the prosecutor’s office and relevant experts, KCNA said in a statement.
“A detailed underwater and internal inspection of the destroyer confirmed that, contrary to the initial announcement, there were no holes in the bottom of the vessel, the starboard side of the hull was scratched, and a small amount of water flowed into the stern through a structural channel,” KCNA reported, citing the results of the investigation.
Experts estimate that it will take two to three days to pump out the sea water, and more than 10 days to restore the ship’s side. –0–