North Korea's 'failed' missile test is potential blow for Kim Jong-un

A missile launch off the eastern coast of North Korea (DPRK) appears to have ended in failure, according to reports from South Korean and US officials.

It is a potentially embarrassing blow for leader Kim Jong-un ahead of next month's party congress.

The rocket is believed to have been an intermediate-range Musudan missile. Its launch coincided with the Day of the Sun celebrations to honour the birthday of North Korea's founding leader, Kim Il-sung.

Jeong Joon-hee, a spokesperson for the Sout…
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