Yonhap (South Korean media), citing South Korean defense officials
- North Korea seems to have finished preparing for another nuclear test
- Awaiting for leader Kim Jong-un's final decision
- "It's assessed that North Korea is capable of conducting a nuclear test within hours after Kim Jong-un's order," an official said on the condition of anonymity
- "We are keeping close tabs on its nuclear-related facilities with combined assets with the U.S."
- "The test could come as early as the end of the month," one official was cited as saying.
