North Korea attempts but fails to launch missile, says South
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North Korea tried to launch a missile on Sunday near Sinpo, on its east coast, but the attempt is believed to have failed, according to South Korea’s military.
It comes a day after Pyongyang held a military parade marking the birth anniversary of the state founder, where what appeared to be new ballistic missiles were displayed.
Tension had escalated sharply in the region amid concerns that the reclusive North may soon conduct a sixth nuclear test or a ballistic missile test launch around the April 15 anniversary it calls the “Day of the Sun”.
The White House says President Trump has put the North “on notice” while the possibility of US military action against Pyongyang has gained traction following US strikes against Syria on April 7.
Trump ordered a navy strike group flag-shipped by a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to the region as a show of strength. The North has, in turn, warned of a nuclear strike against the United States if provoked.
with Reuters
It comes a day after Pyongyang held a military parade marking the birth anniversary of the state founder, where what appeared to be new ballistic missiles were displayed.
Tension had escalated sharply in the region amid concerns that the reclusive North may soon conduct a sixth nuclear test or a ballistic missile test launch around the April 15 anniversary it calls the “Day of the Sun”.
The White House says President Trump has put the North “on notice” while the possibility of US military action against Pyongyang has gained traction following US strikes against Syria on April 7.
Trump ordered a navy strike group flag-shipped by a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to the region as a show of strength. The North has, in turn, warned of a nuclear strike against the United States if provoked.
with Reuters