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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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