The failed launch from North Korea's east coast, ignoring admonitions from major ally China, came a day after North Korea held a military parade in its capital, marking the birth anniversary of the state founder, in which what appeared to be new long-range ballistic missiles were on display.
Abe, speaking to a parliamentary session Monday following North Korea's massive military parade and botched missile launch, said: "Needless to say, diplomatic effort is important to maintain peace".
McMaster said various USA military and intelligence agencies are working on providing options to "have them ready" for Trump "if this pattern of destabilizing behavior continues".
He has repeatedly said if China, North Korea's dominant trading partner, is unwilling to do more to pressure the North, the USA might take the matter into its own hands.
Bruce Bennett, a senior defense analyst at the think tank RAND Corporation, said he thinks the missiles were not the kind that could reach the United States' mainland. "And our president will take action that is in the best interest of the American people".
While Trump has employed tough rhetoric in response to North Korea's recent missile tests, the new USA president's options appear limited in dealing with a challenge that has vexed his Oval Office predecessors.
McMaster said the United States is working with allies in the region, as well as China, to "undertake all actions we can, short of a military option, to try to resolve this peacefully".
The medium-range missile blew up nearly immediately following the launch early on Sunday, according to U.S. military.
After arriving in Seoul, the vice president placed a wreath at Seoul National Cemetery and then worshipped with military personnel at an Easter church service at the U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan. "Your willingness to step forward, to serve, to stand firm without fear, inspires the nation and inspires the world".
North Korea launched a missile that "blew up nearly immediately" during the nation's latest attempt at military might, US officials said on Saturday.
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The U.S. Pacific Command said the missile "blew up nearly immediately", adding the type of missile was being analysed.
The reported failed test comes at a time of year when North Korea has previously tried to launch missiles. The U.S. moves an vast warship to the waters off the peninsula in a display of military might.
The vice president's trip to South Korea marked the start of a 10-day trip to Asia, during which he will be tasked with explaining the Trump administration's North Korea policy, which USA officials have dubbed "maximum pressure and engagement". That led North Korea to issue routine threats of attacks on its rivals if they show signs of aggression.
The North Korean government flaunts an increasingly sophisticated arsenal of intercontinental missiles and launches a midrange version, which apparently fails seconds after takeoff.
The officials weren't authorized to speak publicly on the results of the policy review and requested anonymity.
The extended-range Scud missile in that earlier launch suffered an in-flight failure and fell into the sea off North Korea's east coast, according to US imagery and assessments.
Pence said Trump was hopeful China "will take actions needed to bring about change in policy" in North Korea.
Earlier in the day, Pence visited the Korean demilitarized zone (DMZ), which he described as the "frontier of freedom". Recent satellite imagery suggests the country could conduct another underground nuclear test at any time.
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has reiterated that pressure, not only dialogue, is necessary in dealing with North Korea's missile and nuclear threat.
Pence is also likely to explain to Hwang the Trump administration's North Korea policy.
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