North Korea's warship launched after botched first attempt, KCNA says

North Korea has re-launched a warship that was damaged in May upon its attempted first launch, state media KCNA reported on Friday.

After righting the 5,000-tonne destroyer earlier in June, it was launched on Thursday and is now moored at a pier, KCNA said.

Experts will examine the hull for the next stage of restorations, to be carried out at Rajin Dockyard for seven-10 days, KCNA said. The ship's full restoration is expected to be completed before a ruling party meeting this month.