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China vows to maintain security on the Korean peninsula, as the South says another ballistic missile test by the North has failed. Natasha Howitt reports.
The United States deployed a B-52 bomber over South Korea on Sunday in a show of force after North Korea allegedly carried out a nuclear test last week.
South Korea says it test-launches a new ballistic missile that can hit all of North Korea. Rough Cut (No reporter narration)
North Korea seen across border after it fires ballistic missile into sea. IMAGES
Images released by the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on April 14, 2023 show the test-fire of the new "Hwasung-18" ICBM at an undisclosed location in North Korea. Pyongyang said Friday it had successfully tested a solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile, which state media hailed as a key breakthrough for the country's nuclear counterattack capabilities. IMAGES
Images distribured by South Korea's Defence Ministry show US B-1B long-range heavy bombers and F-35 jets taking part in joint air drills with South Korea called "Vigilant Storm". The ramped-up show of force comes after a blitz of missile launches by North Korea earlier this week. IMAGES