"The missile blew up almost immediately. The type of missile is still being assessed," the US Pacific Command said in a statement.
The US Pacific Command detected and tracked what it assessed was a North Korean missile launch at 2121 GMT on April 15, the statement said.
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USPACOM is fully committed to working closely with its allies in the Republic of Korea and in Japan to maintain security, Benham said.
The failed launch came a day after North Korea showcased nearly 60 missiles at a giant military parade to mark the 105th birthday of its founder Kim Il-Sung.
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