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,

North Korean ruler Kim Jong Un said a new naval destroyer was damaged in a "serious accident and criminal act caused by absolute carelessness."

North Korea was set to launch a naval destroyer this week, demonstrating its latest achievements in nautical warfare capabilities. That debut was spoiled on Wednesday when a malfunction of the launch slide caused severe damage to the bottom of the vessel,