(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, March 22 (Petra) -- North Korea fired a test missile Wednesday morning, but the launch failed, U.S. and South Korean officials have confirmed.
"U.S. Pacific Command detected what we assess was a failed North Korean missile launch attempt in the vicinity of Kalma," said Commander David Benham, a spokesman for U.S. Pacific Command.
A missile appears to have exploded within seconds of launch. We are working with our Interagency partners on a more detailed assessment, he said.
South Korea's Ministry of Defense also confirmed the failed launch.
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