US Defence Department has confirmed that North Korea carried out a missile test and said the launch failed almost immediately. The missile blew up almost immediately. The US Pacific Command said in a statement that the type of missile is still being assessed. South Korea defence ministry also said in a statement that a new North Korean missile test failed and it is analysing the test for further details. The launch of the ballistic missile occurred near Sinpo.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>