North Korea may test ICBM soon, South official says ahead of nuclear talks in DC

South Korean official warns of possible intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test-launch by North Korea this month. The focus of Washington's 'extended deterrence' strategy is North Korea's ballistic missiles. South Korea has stepped up efforts to strengthen its defenses against North Korea, including the use of US strategic military assets. Proposed real-time data sharing program on North Korean missiles among South Korea, Japan, and the United States is nearing completion. North Korea previously tested a long-range ballistic missile and launched a military reconnaissance satellite using banned ballistic missile technology.