North Korea says it has repaired its damaged second destroyer, a claim met with outside skepticism
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Friday it has repaired its damaged second destroyer and launched it into the water in the presence of leader Kim Jong Un , about three weeks after it capsized during an earlier, botched launch ceremony .
North Korea's extremely secretive nature makes it virtually impossible to independently confirm its announcement on the ship's repair. Outside observers doubt whether the ship's electronic and other equipment can function normally, as parts of the warship were submerged for weeks.
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