World War 3 fears: North Korea set for missile launch in ‘NEXT FEW DAYS’ warns Japan
NORTH Korea could launch a missile test in the “next few days”, Japan has warned.
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North Korea has been threatening another launch following a series of provocative tests earlier this year.
Two missiles flew directly over Japanese territory, terrifying citizens and sparking a round of worldwide condemnations and sanctions.
And now despot Kim Jong-un could be set for yet another test - despite ever-strengthening warnings from his Western rivals.
One Japanese diplomat warned today radio signals detected from the hermit state indicated another test is close.
North Korea could launch a missile in the 'next few days'
Japan's Kyodo news agency said the detection had been confirmed by government officials.
One official told them: “There is a possibility of missiles launches in the next few days.”
They said the test could be part of North Korea’s army’s winter training regime.
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It comes after a former US admiral admitted he was “scared to death” by the situation on the peninsula.
Mike Mullen said: “It's still a very difficult place to know what's actually going on. I think Kim Jong-un is really working hard to achieve the nuclear capability.
"And I think he'll get there short of some deterrence.”
When asked whether nuclear weapons will be used, Mr Mullen replied: “I don't know. I think it's more probable than it used to be. And it scares me to death, quite frankly.
Hawaii reinstates 'attack warning' siren due to North Korea threat
Kim Jong-un could be preparing for another missile launch
And Hawaii is also preparing for a possible attack, reinstating missile warning sirens.
Residents have also been urged to develop emergency plans for shelter in the event of an attack.
They have been told to hide in a solid structure with enough food and water for up to two weeks.