Pakistan, Nov. 5 -- South Korea's defense intelligence agency warned that North Korea may conduct a nuclear test soon if leader Kim Jong-un decides. The potential test could take place at the Punggye-ri nuclear facility, a site used for all previous nuclear detonations, the agency said. Preparations appear underway for a possible detonation, signaling Pyongyang's continued pursuit of nuclear capability despite international sanctions.

The report also stated that North Korea seems to be preparing to launch additional reconnaissance satellites with technical assistance from Russia. These new satellites are expected to have improved capabilities, allowing better surveillance and intelligence gathering than the country's existing orbital tec...