South Korea carries out solid fuel rocket test

South Korea's defense ministry released a video on Monday of its latest solid fuel rocket test. The Defense Ministry said in a statement that the rocket launch was part of its efforts to build a space-based surveillance capability and bolster its defence posture.

It said it didn’t notify the general public of the launch in advance because it involved sensitive military security issues.A twisty tendril of vapour in white-to-red ombre could be seen snaking behind a bright white light in parts of South Korea’s sky on Friday evening.

South Korean social media and internet sites were abuzz with messages by citizens who said they saw a soaring object, rainbow-coloured vapour trail or other mysterious lights.