Embarrassed North Korea may try nuclear test

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/04/13/us-north-korea-rocket-idUSBRE83B1OR20120413

North Korea said its much hyped long-range rocket launch failed on Friday, in a very rare and embarrassing public admission of failure by the hermit state and a blow for its new young leader who faces international outrage over the attempt.

"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 senior South Korean defense ministry official told a parliamentary hearing.