North Korea failed in an attempt to test-fire another ballistic missile yesterday, with the projectile exploding within seconds of launch, according to US and South Korean defence officials.
The launch comes amid growing confrontation between the reclusive nation and the US. While visiting South Korea last week, Rex Tillerson, US secretary of state, made clear that Washington was considering all options, including military strikes, to halt Pyongyang’s nuclear and ballistic weapons programmes.
“North Korea fired one missile from an area near the Wonsan air base this morning, but it is presumed to have failed,” said South Korea’s defence ministry in a brief statement.
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