The US military has condemned a ‘‘failed’‘ North Korean test launch of an intermediate ballistic missile near the northwestern city of Kusong. <br /><br /> Pentagon spokesman US Navy Commander Gary Ross said, ‘‘We strongly condemn this and North Korea’s other recent missile tests.’‘<br /><br /> Last month, Pyongyang said it had successfully carried out its fifth nuclear test, in defiance of UN resolutions. <br /><br /> A 5.3 magnitude earthquake had earlier been detected near the test site.<br />
