US detect failed North Korea missile launch

The US military detected a failed North Korean missile launch, a military spokesman said.

Commander Dave Benham, a spokesman for US Pacific Command, told reporters the missile exploded "within seconds" of its launch.

He said: "US Pacific Command detected what we assess was a failed North Korean missile launch attempt... in the vicinity of Kalma.

"A missile appears to have exploded within seconds of launch."

Mr Benham added that work was currently underway on a more detailed assessment of the failed launch.