Mystery Balloons Near Kim Jong Un’s Capsized Warship Puzzle Experts - WSJ


Satellite imagery reveals numerous balloons near a capsized North Korean warship, prompting speculation about their purpose amid the salvage operation.
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SEOUL—North Korea confirmed Friday its capsized warship was upright and stable, but a layer of intrigue lingers around the salvage work: Why the armada of massive balloons?Satellite imagery shows dozens of balloons floating around the 5,000-ton destroyer that toppled into the water at a May 21 launch event attended by the country’s leader, Kim Jong Un.

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