3 people detained for DPRK warship accident

Law enforcement authorities of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea have detained three people responsible for a recent failed warship launch for legal investigation, the official Korean Central News Agency said Sunday. 

The investigation group informed the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea of its work on Saturday, said the report. According to the investigation data confirmed by the group, chief engineer of the Chongjin Shipyard, head of the hull construction workshop, and deputy manager for administrative affairs, were detained.

"There is no additional identified damage to the warship and the field rehabilitation promotion team is pushing ahead with the rehabilitation plan as scheduled," said the report.