Across the World: DPRK

Missile test likely

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) is warning ships to stay away from waters off an east coast missile base, a Japan Coast Guard spokesman said on Friday, suggesting it could be preparing for a short-range missile test.

The Republic of Korea's Yonhap news agency quoted a government source as saying that vehicles with mobile launch pads have been seen in that area, which could indicate preparations for a short-range missile launch.