A North Korean frigate, partially submerged after a botched launch last month, is now afloat, satellite imagery reveals. The ship, a Choi-Hyun class vessel, was righted and is undergoing repairs in Chongjin harbor. Initial salvage operations appear complete, though further work is needed. South Korea and the U.S. are monitoring the situation closely, questioning whether North Korea can meet its self-imposed deadline for repairs by the end of June.

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