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North Korea 'carries out new missile test' | |
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North Korea has fired what appears to be a ballistic missile, reports from South Korea say. | North Korea has fired what appears to be a ballistic missile, reports from South Korea say. |
The missile was launched near the city of Kusong, north-west of the capital, Pyongyang, Yonhap news agency reported. | |
North Korea has carried out a series of missile tests this year, increasing tensions with the US. | North Korea has carried out a series of missile tests this year, increasing tensions with the US. |
Pyongyang has accelerated its nuclear and missile tests in recent years, despite international condemnation and UN sanctions. | Pyongyang has accelerated its nuclear and missile tests in recent years, despite international condemnation and UN sanctions. |
Two missile tests last month both failed, with the rockets exploding just minutes into flight. | |
The North is believed to be continuing efforts to miniaturise nuclear warheads and fit them on long-range missiles capable of reaching the US. | |
But despite poor relations, North Korea recently said it would hold talks with the US "if the conditions were right". | |
The comments, by a senior North Korean diplomat, came after US President Donald Trump said he would be "honoured" to meet the North's leader, Kim Jong-un. | |
The latest launch, if confirmed, comes days after South Korean President Moon Jae-in was sworn in. |