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It is reported that Pyongyang tried to launch four missiles from near Eastern Motoyama, according to South Korea's ministry of defence, although this figure was later corrected to just the one missile.

But according to Kyodo News in Japan, the latest test by Pyongyang to show off its military might has failed.

US Pacific Commander David Benham: "US Pacific Command detected what we assess was a failed North Korean missile launch attempt the morning of March 22 in Korea (12.49pm Hawaii-time) in the vicinity of Kalma.”