Reuters: North Korea's fifth nuclear test seen imminent, increased movements at site: Yonhap
North Korea is likely to conduct its fifth nuclear test in the near future, possibly before its party congress in early May, a media report said on Sunday, citing South Korean government sources based on their reading of activity around the test site.
The news of signs indicating the North is readying a nuclear test comes as Pyongyang is gearing up for a ruling Workers Party congress in early May, where leader Kim Jong Un is likely to boast about his achievements in building a weapons program.
The likelihood of North Korea conducting a fifth nuclear test, possibly within weeks, has increased because of a failed missile launch on Friday that was an embarrassing setback for leader Kim, South Korean officials and international experts said.
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WNU Editor: This nuclear test will probably happen before and/or during the next party Congress in may.
More News On Reports That North Korea Is Preparing For Another Nuclear Test
North Korea will launch its next nuclear test 'within weeks' -- The Independent
Preparations In 'Final Stages' For North Korea Nuclear Test: Report -- NDTV/AFP
North Korea's fifth nuclear test is imminent, says South Korea -- The Guardian/Reuters
North Korea Likely Preparing For Another Nuclear Test, Report Says -- IBTimes
Another Nuclear Test for Kim Jong Un and North Korea? -- Newsweek
