S. Korea fears provocation from North following rocket lunch failure

North Korea is likely to stage military provocation against the South following its failed long-range rocket launch on Friday, a senior South Korean defence ministry official said.

"The possibility of an additional long-range rocket launch or a nuclear test, as well as a military provocation to strengthen internal solidarity is very high," a defence ministry official told a parliamentary hearing. There were no specific indications of military actions from North Korea, the official added. (Reuters)