Anti-North Korea protesters rally in Seoul chanting slogans against Pyongyang.<br/> <br />Tensions remain high in the region as North Korea slings daily threats at its southern neighbour and the United States.<br/> <br />Seoul said on Wednesday there was a high probability that North Korea would test-launch a medium-range missile soon as a show of strength.<br/> <br />South Korea's defense ministry on Thursday said North Korean missiles could be shot down if they strayed into its territory.<br/> <br />Despite dramatic war games in the North, most observers say Pyongyang has no intention of igniting a conflict that could bring its own destruction -- but warn that a miscalculation of the situation could have dire effects.<br/> <br />U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said on Wednesday that North Korea has been skating close to a "dangerous line".<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) U.S. DEFENSE SECRETARY CHUCK HAGEL SAYING:<br/> <br />"The reality is that he is unpredictable, that country is unpredictable. If that is the rea
