May 25, Kathmandu-North Korea’s highly anticipated warship launch ended in disaster after a flatcar malfunction caused the vessel to tilt off balance, crushing parts of its bottom before its stern slid into the water, according to state media. Satellite images released by Maxar Technologies show the pristine destroyer before the launch and the mangled wreck afterward, marking a major embarrassment for the regime. Dictator Kim Jong Un was reportedly furious, blaming military officials, scientists, and shipyard operators for what he called a “serious accident and criminal act caused by absolute carelessness, irresponsibility, and unscientific empiricism.” While the full extent of the damage remains unclear, Kim has ordered repairs to be completed before the ruling Workers’ Party meeting in June, ominously warning that the “irresponsibility of the relevant officials” would be investigated. Under Kim’s rule, North Korea has aggressively pursued military expansion, framing its efforts as a defense against perceived Western aggression.