North Korea has hailed its latest ballistic missile test a ‘success,’ sparking international condemnation.<br /><br /> The country’s state broadcaster described the projectile as a “surface-to-surface medium-to-long-range ballistic missile.”<br /><br /> #BREAKING: NorthKorea fires what is believed to be a ballistic missile into its eastern waters (File pic) https://t.co/RxHRQ9GQOj pic.twitter.com/K2hDVC82ye— China Xinhua News (@XHNews) February 12, 2017<br /><br /> The test was attended by leader Kim Jong-un and is a new type of strategic device said to be capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.<br /><br /> Kim Jong-un is reported to be delighted with the trial, which he boasted “adds to the tremendous might of the country.”<br /><br /> North Korea calls ballistic missile test-fire a success https://t.co/n5KeBpkMrV pic.twitter.com/8zYOMkbtV3— CNN (@CNN) February 13, 2017<br /><br /> South Korea has condemned the test labeling it as an armed provocation. <br /><br /> The United States, Japan and South Korea have requested an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council to discuss the incident. <br /><br /> Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, on a visit to the US, said the launch was “absolutely intolerable.”<br /><br /> The US has vowed to back Japan 100 percent.<br /><br /> South Korea and US officials said the missile flew in an easterly direction towards the Sea of Japan for about 500km.<br />
