"Important measures" planned by North Korea may not refer to a third nuclear test, said North Korean propaganda outlet Tongil Shinbo Friday. A commentary posted by the source via Uriminzokkiri said Washington "had jumped to conclusions" about the third nuclear test.

Adding to confusion about the timing of a third nuclear test, the editorial explained, "The United States and other adversarial forces have jumped to the conclusion that a third nuclear test will be conducted and have begun calling for not only strong sanctions, but also have touched upon the need for a first strike".