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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. | 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, causing international condemnation and increasing tensions with the US. | |
Two missile launches last month both failed, with the rockets exploding just minutes into flight. | |
The South Korean military said on Sunday an "unidentified projectile" had been fired from Kusong, but did not give details. Yonhap said it was believed to be a ballistic missile. | |
The North is reported to be continuing efforts to miniaturise nuclear warheads and fit them on long-range missiles capable of reaching the US. | |
Washington has accused other UN Security Council members of not fully enforcing existing sanctions against the North, and has urged China in particular to use its trade links as influence. | |
But despite poor relations, North Korea recently said it would hold talks with the US "if the conditions were right". | 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 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. | The latest launch, if confirmed, comes days after South Korean President Moon Jae-in was sworn in. |
In his first speech as president he vowed to address relations with the North, also saying that he would be willing to visit Pyongyang under the right circumstances. |