North Korea announced today it had successfully tested a hydrogen bomb – generally much more powerful than an atomic bomb – which, if confirmed, would mark a stunning step forward in its nuclear development. “The republic’s first hydrogen bomb test has been successfully performed at 10:00am on January 6, 2016, based on the strategic determination of the Workers’ Party,” a state television news reader announced. “With the perfect success of our historic H-bomb, we have joined the rank of advanced nuclear states,” the announcer said, adding that the test was of a “miniaturised” device. The surprise test was personally ordered by North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un and came just two days before his birthday.
South China Morning Post 6th Jan 2016 read more »
North Korea would possibly consider a nuclear strike if they thought they could survive the inevitable counter-strike, a former British ambassador to the country has said. Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, John Everard said: If they believe they can survive a nuclear counter-strike, the possibility that they may launch a nuclear first strike remains.
ITV 6th Jan 2016 read more »
Pynongyang claims it has successfully detonated a hydrogen bomb. This is how it got there.
Guardian 6th Jan 2016 read more »
Korean Central Television, North Korea’s state-owned broadcaster, announces the testing of a hydrogen bomb on Wednesday morning. The broadcast from Pyongyang includes images of former North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il, as well as newsreel footage of scientists working at a nuclear facilities.
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South Korea’s meteorological agency says the earthquake detected near a known North Korean nuclear site is similar to the one detected during North Korea’s third nuclear test.
Daily Mail 6th Jan 2016 read more »
It’s the unexpected apparent detonation of a powerful nuclear weapon, now in the possession of an unpredictable, paranoid dictator. But how worried should the world really be by North Korean claims that it successfully conducted its fourth nuclear test on Wednesday morning?
Guardian 6th Jan 2016 read more »