Attack US interests in the Pacific

Kim Jong-un says successful Musudan missile launch gives ability to attack US

"We have the sure capability to attack in an overall and practical way the Americans in the Pacific operation theatre," Mr Kim was quoted as saying.

South Korean and US military officials reported on Wednesday that the North launched two intermediate-range Musudan missiles.

The first of the two was considered a failure, but the second flew 400 kilometres into the Sea of Japan.