Kim Myong-sik, North Korea’s former navy chief reportedly dismissed after a failed destroyer launch, has reappeared in state media, fueling speculation over his current status.
North Korea has refloated a capsized 5,000-ton naval destroyer at the Chongjin Shipyard, following urgent orders from Kim Jong-un ahead of a key party meeting.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has demoted General Political Bureau chief Jong Kyong-thaek and reshuffled top military posts after a destroyer accident at Chongjin Shipyard.
North Korea's failed destroyer launch triggered a rare public scolding from Kim Jong-un, revealing internal cracks in his push for rapid defense expansion.
