North Korea has reportedly repaired and relaunched its 5,000-ton warship after an unsuccessful launch in May, according to state media reports.

The warship was once again afloat, as reported by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

The country’s leader attended the relaunch, delivering a speech addressing the initial failure.

“We were, of course, panic-stricken by the unexpected and ridiculous accident that occurred during the destroyer’s launch in Chongjin last month,” Kim stated.

Kim emphasized the severity of the incident, labeling it a significant issue, according to KCNA.

“We viewed the accident not as a simple mistake but as an unforgivable, grave offense that instantly damaged our state’s dignity and self-respect. We comprehensively investigated the accident’s root cause,” Kim explained.

The chief engineer of the Chongjin Shipyard, among others, was arrested, as reported by KCNA.

Despite the setback, Kim expressed his commitment to building more warships.

“New generation warships will be launched continuously in the coming years, forming the core of our maritime defense forces,” Kim declared.

The ship, reportedly named “Kang Kon” by Kim, was relocated to the Rajin shipyard after being righted, according to the Wall Street Journal.

The full extent of the ship’s damage remains unclear, as it never left the dry dock.

Satellite imagery previously released showed the ship listing on its side.

As KCNA previously reported, the “Kang Kon” had slipped off its ramp and become lodged.

The flatcar’s failure to move in sync with the ship caused an imbalance, damaging parts of the ship’s bottom.

This resulted in the stern sliding down the launch slipway, preventing the bow from leaving the ramp, according to KCNA.

The “Kang Kon” was the second destroyer launched within a month, following Kim’s attendance at the successful launch of another 5,000-ton destroyer from Nampo, a port on North Korea’s west coast.

Digital’s Michael Dorgan and Landon Mion contributed to this story.