The unsuccessful launch of the rocket in April 2017 ended in a fall on the town of Tokchon with a population of 237,000 people. The test of a ballistic missile in North Korea on April 29, 2017 ended with the fall of its wreckage to a settlement, reports The Diplomat, citing a source in the US government. According to the publication, the medium-range missile Hwaseon-12 fell on the city of Tokchon with a population of 237 thousand people, while "serious damage" to the industrial and agricultural buildings. The source notes that the rocket was in the air for about a minute and overcame no more than 70 kilometers. It is alleged that, given the short flight time, the explosion could have significant power due to the large amount of unused fuel.

However, the number of casualties was unlikely to be significant, since the missile fell on the territory of the industrial zone during off hours. EXCLUSIVE: When a North Korean Missile Accidentally Hit a North Korean City https: // t. co / zjOXkfwruS pic. twitter. com / 9Zsvj515ug - The Diplomat (@Diplomat_APAC) January 3, 2018. Earlier it was reported that in April North Korea attempted to test the missile, but its launch was unsuccessful.

Original article: Media: One of the rockets of North Korea fell on the city.