BBCNEWS BBC July 6, 2024
that message was retracted 20 minutes later. according to the south korean military — which released these images of what it says was wreckage of the missile — the projectile disappeared from radar and might have crashed or exploded. north korea was unusually quick to comment on what had happened, confirming on its website that the rocket crashed into the sea after problems with a new engine system and fuel. but it does crucially say it'll be continuing such launches. the us hasjoined south korea and japan in condemning the launch, saying it involved ballistic missile technology ...