The Japanese have calculated the date of starting the North Korean ballistic missiles.

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According to the Ministry of Defense of Japan, based on data that were obtained from American spy satellites, missile Thephodong-2 "range from 4000 to 6500 miles will be run with a ground Donchang Lee, located in the north-west of the country.
It is anticipated that the launch will take place between 4 and 8 July. This is due to the memorable dates in the history of North Korea - 4 July 2006 it launched the first missile Thephodong-2, and 8 July 1994, died the first president of the DPRK Kim Il Sung.
The Japanese defense agency assumes that the missile could be launched in the direction of Hawaii, Guam and Okinawa prefectures. However, if it is directed toward Hawaii, the islands are unlikely to reach, but fall into the ocean.
Earlier, Japanese and South Korean media reported that North Korea delivered to certain ballistic missile launching pad. This could be either "Thephodong-2, a modified version of the missile.
In recent weeks the situation around the DPRK's military activity escalated. In late May, Pyongyang conducted an underground nuclear test and launched several missiles, short-range actions. In this regard, the UN Security Council passed a resolution tightening sanctions against the DPRK. 17 June, South Korean and U.S. intelligence observed the movement of North Korean train, which could occur transporting ballistic missiles.