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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.