North Korea claims that it tested a hydrogen bomb on Sunday, reports Reuters. If true, it represents a major escalation in the region, and highlights the growing sophistication of the nation’s nuclear arsenal.
The country’s state-run media announced the test of the “two stage thermonuclear weapon,” saying that it was a “complete success,” and has gone on to report that the bomb can be loaded onto an intercontinental ballistic missile. Officials with the United States Geologic Service detected a magnitude 6.3 earthquake from North Korea’s Pyunggye-ri nuclear test site, which could indicate that such a test has taken place, although additional testing will be required to verify the country’s claims.
Beginning in 2006, the country has...
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