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		</div><p>The US military expects another North Korean missile launch in the next few days, American defence officials said.</p>
<p>The US has increased its surveillance over the isolated, communist country and has seen a North Korean missile launcher moving around, as well as construction of VIP seating in the eastern coastal city Wonsan, the officials said.</p>
<p>The new surveillance includes satellites, drones and other aircraft, the officials added.</p>
<p>North Korea, which is banned by the UN from conducting long-range missile tests, says it is in the final stages of developing an intercontinental ballistic missile, fitted with a nuclear warhead, that could reach the US mainland.</p>
<p>Experts say the North may be able to reach such capability in the next couple of years.</p>
<p>Earlier this month, Pyongyang fired off four ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan, reportedly reaching within 200 kilometres (120 miles) of Japan&#8217;s shoreline.</p>
<p>On Saturday, it conducted a ground test of a new type of high-thrust rocket engine, which it hailed as a breakthrough for the country&#8217;s space programme.</p>
<p>Leader Kim Jong Un said the test was to determine the engine&#8217;s thrust power, but weapons experts say such technology also has applications for the North&#8217;s ballistic missile programme.</p>
<p>The US and other countries have often accused North Korea of using its space programme as a cover for military advances.</p>
<p>The US officials said it is unclear what type of missile launch may be coming.</p>
<p>North Korea has previously conducted tests in Wonsan of its medium-range ballistic Musudan missile.</p>
<p>North Korea has emerged as perhaps the Trump administration&#8217;s most pressing national security concern, and the latest surveillance information comes as the US explores new diplomatic, security and economic measures to halt Pyongyang&#8217;s nuclear and ballistic missile programmes.</p>
<p>White House press secretary Sean Spicer on Tuesday described the North Korean threat as &#8220;grave and escalating&#8221;.</p>
<p>He said the US is co-ordinating its strategy with allies.</p>
<p>Visiting the region last week, secretary of state Rex Tillerson threatened North Korea with tougher sanctions, more pressure and possible military action.</p>
<p>The North responded by saying it is not frightened by US threats.</p>
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