Japanese Report: North Korea Preparing For A Long Range Missile Test

Reuters: North Korea may be readying long-range missile launch soon: Kyodo

North Korea may be preparing to launch a long-range missile as soon as within a week, Japan's Kyodo news agency reported early on Thursday, citing an unnamed Japanese government official.

The official cited signs of possible preparations for a missile launch, based on analysis of satellite imagery of the North's Tongchang-ri missile test site on its west coast.

The report came as U.N. Security Council members discuss fresh sanctions against the North after it conducted its fourth nuclear test on Jan. 6. The North is already under sanctions for its nuclear and missile programs.

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WNU Editor: South Korea is sceptical of these Japanese reports .... South Korea says no obvious signs North Korea prepares to test-fire ballistic missiles (TASS).

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