Seoul, Sha'ban 3, 1438, Apr 29, 2017, SPA -- An attempt by North Korea to launch a ballistic missile on Saturday ended in failure, South Korean media reported. North Korea attempted to launch the missile from an area north of Pyongyang, however it exploded seconds after liftoff, the Yonhap news agency reported, citing the South Korean military. The launch comes amid heightened tension in the region as the US calls for further economic and diplomatic pressure in response to Pyongyang's nuclear and missile technology programmes. --SPA 02:17 LOCAL TIME 23:17 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w388543