South Korea have warned that North Korea may be about to launch a ballistic missile, as Japanese intelligence suggest a launch is imminent. “We are tracking any missile-related signs and maintain a high state of readiness,” the Joint Chiefs of Staff said. Japan have put its military on high alert amid signs that North Korea are making the necessary preparations for the ballistic missile launch. Msn.com reports: UN resolutions ban North Korea from any use of ballistic missile technology, although it regularly fires short-range missiles into the sea off its east coast. Tensions have been running high on the divided Korean peninsula since the North’s fourth nuclear test in January, followed by a long-range rocket launch the following month. And in recent weeks Pyongyang has voiced anger at Seoul’s refusal to accept repeated offers of military talks to de-escalate the situation. “We are tracking signs that North Korea is preparing a ballistic missile test and are maintaining combat readiness,” a defence ministry official told AFP. The official did not specify the missile type, but the fact that signs of a launch had been detected would point to a medium-range missile or larger. In April the North tried and failed three [...]