North Korea issues statement on warship damage during launch accident as furious Kim Jong Un demands arrests - Satellite imagery on the site showed the vessel lying on its side, with most of its hull

North Korea has begun steps to arrest and investigate those responsible for a failed launch of its second naval destroyer this week.

North Korea’s newest warship was severely damaged during a launch ceremony Wednesday, 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,