North Korea prepares ‘to launch ballistic missile’ to coincide with US election

North Korea is preparing to launch a ballistic missile in defiance of United Nations security council resolution 2270, US officials believe. The test launch of the intermediate-range Musudan missile could be timed to coincide with the US presidential election on Tuesday (8 November) according to reports.

Two unnamed US officials with access to the latest intelligence assessments told Fox News the launch would probably take place between 2 and 4 November, based on the latest satellite imagery.

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