North Korea says it successfully launched a new ballistic missile, according to state media.

Pukguksong-2 - medium ballistic missile of distant radius of action. Was launched on Sunday under the leadership of North Korean leader Kim Jong-UN, informs the Central Telegraph Agency of North Korea. Kim was there and personally gave the order to launch, it was the first missile test by Pyongyang after U.S. President Donald trump took office, according to the KCNA.

South Korea and the US confirmed the launch on Sunday. A us official said that the missile traveled 500 kilometers (310 miles) before fell in
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