The newly built destroyer that ran aground during its launch ceremony at the Chongjin Shipyard on May 21 was relaunched at the Najin Shipyard on June 12. Kim Jong Un stated that starting next year, two destroyers of the Choi Hyun class or higher will be deployed annually to strengthen the naval forces. North Korea’s relaunch of the warship just three weeks after it ran aground is unusually swift and exceptional, suggesting the regime may have hastily proceeded with a propaganda-driven launch in an effort to restore its image and showcase its shipbuilding capabilities. Although the vessel appears externally intact, further verification is necessary to assess its actual operational performance.