North Korea might test a nuclear weapon in the coming days,&nbsp;South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo told the Sky News in an interview.&nbsp;However, the South Korea&nbsp;PM did not provide any further details about when that might happen. Han said it is "hard to know exactly when" the nuclear test might happen but "we gather that they are prepared", he told Sky News.

Han said that his&nbsp;country is preparing for any such attack but did not share what kind of a response can be expected. "We always have preparations for that kind of very undesirable action. We cannot say at this moment what kind of response will be made. But clearly we would like to have some kind of extended deterrence capabilities, including all kind of options," he said.

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The North has fired a record number of missiles this year, including Inter Continental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM). The total number is the highest since Kim Jong Un assumed power in 2011. Last month, the leader had said that the country's ultimate goal is to possess the world's most powerful nuclear force. Kim had said a nuclear force is to protect the dignity and sovereignty of the state and also the people.&nbsp;

Without providing detailed information, Kim said that North Korean scientists have made a "wonderful leap forward in the development of the technology of mounting nuclear warheads on ballistic missiles."&nbsp;

One missile had landed in the sea to the south of the Northern Limit Line in November, the unofficial maritime border between North and South, while&nbsp;another one flew over Japan.

Earlier this month, North Korea fired over 100 artillery shells into the sea, with some of them landing in a buffer zone near the sea border with Seoul.&nbsp;

The North has blamed the joint military drills held by South Korea and the US last month as reason behind its numerous missile tests.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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North Korea might test a nuclear weapon in the coming days, South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo told the Sky News in an interview. However, the South Korea PM did not provide any further details about when that might happen.

North Korea might test a nuclear weapon in the coming days, South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo told the Sky News in an interview. However, the South Korea PM did not provide any further details about when that might happen. Han said it is "hard to know exactly when" the nuclear test might happen but "we gather that they are prepared", he told Sky News. Han said that his country is preparing for any such attack but did not share what kind of a response can be expected. "We always have preparations for that kind of very undesirable action. We cannot say at this moment what kind of response will be made. But clearly we would like to have some kind of extended deterrence capabilities, including all kind of options," he said. Also Read | North Korea fires over 100 artillery rounds as part of military drills, says South Korea The North has fired a record number of missiles this year, including Inter Continental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM). The total number is the highest since Kim Jong Un assumed power in 2011. Last month, the leader had said that the country's ultimate goal is to possess the world's most powerful nuclear force. Kim had said a nuclear force is to protect the dignity and sovereignty of the state and also the people. Without providing detailed information, Kim said that North Korean scientists have made a "wonderful leap forward in the development of the technology of mounting nuclear warheads on ballistic missiles." One missile had landed in the sea to the south of the Northern Limit Line in November, the unofficial maritime border between North and South, while another one flew over Japan. Earlier this month, North Korea fired over 100 artillery shells into the sea, with some of them landing in a buffer zone near the sea border with Seoul. The North has blamed the joint military drills held by South Korea and the US last month as reason behind its numerous missile tests. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

North Korea is planning to test a nuclear weapon, will respond suitably: South Korean PM

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken during his meeting with the South Korean foreign minister Park Jin asserted that both countries "will continue to keep the pressure on" North Korea.

The South Korean foreign minister informed that "North Korea has now finished the preparation for another nuclear test" and only a "political decision has to be made" as Blinken reiterated that the Biden administration "will continue to reach out to the DPRK".

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North Korea had conducted a series of ballistic missile tests at the start of the year angering the US and the West even as South Korea said it was ready to engage with its neighbour "without preconditions."

Talks between North Korea and the US had broken down during the Trump administration over denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula. Kim Jong-Un's regime has rejected US requests for talks while scaling missile launches in the past two years.

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Park said China can play a key role to persuade North Korea to maintain peace which he said "requires their new thinking".

Meanwhile, Kim Jong Un met his senior officials and presented plans to boost the country's military power and defence research.

South Korean authorities had said last week that the North Korean side had fired multiple artillery rounds in a show of strength as tensions continue&nbsp;on the border as South Korea vowed to boost defence capabilities to counter the North Korean threat.

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken during his meeting with the South Korean foreign minister Park Jin asserted that both countries "will continue to keep the pressure on" North Korea. The South Korean foreign minister informed that "North Korea has now finished the preparation for another nuclear test" and only a "political decision has to be made" as Blinken reiterated that the Biden administration "will continue to reach out to the DPRK". Also Read: North Korea not responding to multiple calls for talks, says US North Korea had conducted a series of ballistic missile tests at the start of the year angering the US and the West even as South Korea said it was ready to engage with its neighbour "without preconditions." Talks between North Korea and the US had broken down during the Trump administration over denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula. Kim Jong-Un's regime has rejected US requests for talks while scaling missile launches in the past two years. Watch: Tensions simmer in Korean peninsula Park said China can play a key role to persuade North Korea to maintain peace which he said "requires their new thinking". Meanwhile, Kim Jong Un met his senior officials and presented plans to boost the country's military power and defence research. South Korean authorities had said last week that the North Korean side had fired multiple artillery rounds in a show of strength as tensions continue on the border as South Korea vowed to boost defence capabilities to counter the North Korean threat. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

North Korea has now finished preparation for another nuclear test: South Korea

Amid global condemnation from world powers, North Korea tests Hypersonic missile in a bid to upgrade its missile arsenal.

North Korea tests Hypersonic missile in a bid to upgrade its missile arsenal