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North Korea appears to be readying to test-launch another intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) after the country botched its first attempt earlier in the month, government sources said Tuesday.
North Korea was initially detected to have loaded one or two IRBMs, known as Musudan, on the transporter erector launcher, near the country's eastern port city of Wonsan, earlier in the month.
On April 15, one of the missiles was test-fired but reportedly blew up only a few seconds after lifting off.
"Signs have been detected that North Korea is trying to launch another Musudan missile after their failed launch that took place earlier on the birthday of (North Korean founder) Kim Il-sung," one government source said.
"The remaining missile appears to be standing by for launch," the source noted.
Another source added, "The military is picking up signs which indicate North Korea will likely launch the Musudan missile in the near future, and they are keeping close tabs on that."
(YONHAP)
