WASHINGTON, April 12 (Xinhua) -- The White House said on Thursday that the rocket launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) threatens regional security and violates international law.

"Despite the failure of its attempted missile launch Oakley Jupiter Squared black Sunglasses, North Korea (the DPRK)'s provocative action threatens regional security, violates international law and contravenes its own recent commitments," the White House said in a statement.

So far, the DPRK has neither confirmed nor denied the launch.