North Korea rocket explodes shortly after launch

seoul - A new attempt by North Korea to fire a rocket failed Wednesday. Among others report the Defense Ministry of South Korea and a military unit of the US that the rocket exploded shortly after launch.

The launch took place near the Kalma airport on the east coast of North Korea. For whatever it's rocket is not clear.

Recently, North Korea tested a new rocket engine. Leader Kim Jong-un called the trial a 'rebirth' of the rocket industry in his country, state media reported Sunday. Presumably, it is a drive for long distance missiles.

The Stalinist country makes such tests regularly to tension in the international community. Especially neighboring countries are concerned about the nuclear and missile programs of the unpredictable regime in Pyongyang.