Story highlights Missile believed to be a Musudan intermediate-range missile

Second missile failed launch detected in one week

(CNN) North Korea fired a missile on Thursday morning that appears to have failed, according to the US and South Korean militaries.

It was the country's second failed missile launch in a week and fifth time they attempted launches in the past two months -- three ballistic missiles were fired in September towards the Sea of Japan, also known as the East Sea.

The US Strategic command said it detected the new missile, which may have been a Musudan intermediate-range projectile, at 6:00 p.m. ET Wednesday, or around 6:30 a.m. Pyongyang time Thursday.

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The South Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement the launch took place near Banghyon Airport in Kusong City.

"Our military strongly condemns North Korea for continuously conducting illegal provocative acts and are thoroughly prepared for any possibility of additional provocation," the statement said.

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