Choi Il
Choi Il is a retired South Korean submarine commander and military analyst known for his insights into North Korean naval capabilities and strategies. Recently, he was mentioned in the news following a failed military ship launch in North Korea, where he provided expert commentary on the unconventional launch methods employed by the North due to their limited naval infrastructure.
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United Kingdom:
Choi Il, a retired South Korean navy captain, commented on the rarity of a destroyer of this class capsizing during its construction.
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Australia:
Choi Il, a retired South Korean navy captain, explained the challenges of launching big ships sideways.
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Switzerland:
Choi Il explained the risks associated with the launch method used for the warship.
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Brazil:
Choi Il, a retired South Korean captain, explained the common technique used for launching large vessels.
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Liechtenstein:
Choi Il is a retired captain of the South Korean navy who commented on the difficulties of launching large ships.
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Israel:
Choi Il commented on the dangerous method used to launch the destroyer into the water.
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Uruguay:
Retired South Korean submarine commander Choi Il commented on the lack of sophisticated equipment for launching ships in North Korea.
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Guyana:
Retired South Korean submarine commander Choi Il commented on the ship launch method.
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Portugal:
Choi Il explained that the unconventional lateral launch method was chosen due to space constraints at the port facilities.
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