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N.K. test catches Seoul off guard
North Korea’s self-proclaimed hydrogen test on Wednesday came as a surprise to officials in South Korea and surrounding countries, who had played down Pyongyang’s earlier claims.Saenuri Party Rep. Lee Cheol-woo, on the parliamentary intelligence committee, told reporters that the nuclear test had no preceding signs, which differed from previous tests. “Usually a previous announcement and other actions herald the test, but this was not the case,” he said, adding that an analysis of Pyongyang’s po
Jan. 6, 2016
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N.K.H-bomb test claim in doubt
North Korea successfully conducted a hydrogen bomb test Wednesday, the North’s official broadcaster claimed, saying it would continue to strengthen its nuclear deterrence so long as the U.S. keeps its “hostile policy” toward the communist state.The North’s Korean Central Television said that Pyongyang carried out its fourth nuclear test at 10 a.m. local time, and “completely confirmed the accuracy” of its technology to build a “miniaturized” hydrogen bomb, and scientifically proved its power.The
Jan. 6, 2016
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N.K. nuke program progresses
Pyongyang’s fourth nuclear test on Wednesday will further upgrade its nuclear weapons technology, bringing it closer to its long-cherished goal of becoming a de facto nuclear power, analysts said.The North has already claimed to have the capability to miniaturize and diversify nuclear bombs, and the latest test appears to show progress in the North’s decades-long efforts to secure nuke capabilities, they noted, both in terms of quality and quantity.“North Korea should now be seen as a de facto n
Jan. 6, 2016
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Nuclear safety committee launches radiological monitoring
Seoul’s nuclear safety agency began radiological monitoring to look out for radioactive fallout from the North’s nuclear test, officials said Wednesday. The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission said it mobilized two state-of-the-art radioactive xenon detection devices and 134 automatic radiation monitoring systems across the country. The commission has launched an emergency operation team upon cooperation with other government bodies including the Korea Meteorological Administration and Korea
Jan. 6, 2016
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N.K. claims H-bomb test success
North Korea successfully conducted a hydrogen bomb test Wednesday, the North’s official broadcaster claimed, saying it would continue to strengthen its nuclear deterrence so long as the U.S. keeps its “hostile policy” toward the communist state.North’s Korean Central TV Broadcasting Station reported in a special broadcast that North Korea has successfully conducted a hydrogen nuclear device test on Wednesday. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un signs an order to conduct the test. (Yonhap)The North’s
Jan. 6, 2016
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What makes hydrogen bombs more destructive?
Nuclear weapons are classified into atomic, neutron and hydrogen bombs. Among them, hydrogen bombs, also known as thermonuclear bombs, are known to be the most powerful due to their unique structure that expresses explosive power. Unlike atomic bombs that derive their energy from nuclear fission – splitting of atoms -- hydrogen bombs obtain their explosive power from both nuclear fission and fusion, the process of forming a heavier nucleus from two lighter ones such as the nuclei of the hydrogen
Jan. 6, 2016
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Pyongyang faces fresh international sanctions
In the aftermath of its fourth nuclear test on Wednesday, North Korea faces a fresh set of crippling international sanctions, with the U.N. Security Council set to gather in New York. The U.S., China, Japan and other countries swiftly joined in condemning Pyongyang after it claimed to have successfully carried out its first hydrogen bomb experiment, “proudly joining the advanced ranks of nuclear weapons states possessing even H-bombs.” The council is scheduled to meet at 1 a.m. Thursday in line
Jan. 6, 2016
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N.K.’s ‘H-bomb test’ claims catches Seoul off guard
North Korea’s self-proclaimed hydrogen test on Wednesday came somewhat as a surprise to officials in South Korea and surrounding countries who have played down Pyongyang’s stepped-up claims.Saenuri Party Rep. Lee Cheol-woo, on the parliamentary intelligence committee, told reporters that the nuclear test had no preceding signs, which differed from previous tests. “Usually a previous announcement and other actions herald the test, but this was not the case,” he said, adding that an analysis of Py
Jan. 6, 2016
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Latest nuclear provocation deals blow to inter-Korean relations
North Korea’s latest nuclear test is darkening the outlook for cross-border relations, leaving little room for the Park Geun-hye administration to improve ties and cement its diplomatic and security legacy. The underground explosion caught Seoul off guard, as it came only days after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un stressed the significance of the Aug. 25 inter-Korean fence-mending agreement on Friday, vowing to continue talks and urging Seoul not to commit any “retrograde” behavior that could da
Jan. 6, 2016
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South Korea on alert after North's H-bomb test
South Korea has put its military on alert and beefed up surveillance of North Korea Wednesday after the communist country announced it successfully tested a hydrogen bomb. "Currently, our military is strengthening our vigilance and surveillance posture against North Korea," the Ministry of National Defense said in a brief note to the press.Earlier in the day, North Korea announced on its state-run broadcasting channel that North Korea's "first hydrogen bomb test was successfully conducted." The
Jan. 6, 2016
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Criticism rises of bungled N.K. policy
The failure by Seoul and Washington to curb the growth of Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons program drew heavy criticism Wednesday after the communist regime claimed to have successfully conducted a hydrogen bomb test.Seoul and Washington have so far focused on applying sanctions against Pyongyang’s development of nuclear arms and missiles, and persistently called for “sincerity” in its denuclearization commitments. President Barack Obama. AP-YonhapBut such a hardline stance has hitherto failed to lur
Jan. 6, 2016
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N.K. nuke program progresses
Pyongyang’s fourth nuclear test on Wednesday will further upgrade its nuclear weapons technology bringing it closer to the long-cherished goal of becoming a de facto nuclear power, analysts said.The North has already claimed to have the capability to miniaturize and diversify nuclear bombs, and the latest test appears to show progress in the North’s decades-long efforts to secure nuke capabilities, they noted, both in terms of quality and quantity.“North Korea should now be seen as a de facto nu
Jan. 6, 2016
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Park calls N.K. H-bomb test ‘grave provocation’
President Park Geun-hye on Wednesday called North Korea‘s claimed hydrogen bomb test a “grave provocation” and warned Seoul and the international would not condone it.Park presided over the National Security Council over North Korea’s claim to have successfully conducted a hydrogen nuclear bomb test to discuss measures.While further analysis is needed to evaluate Pyongyang's claim for a successful test, Park said the latest provocation could bring important changes in the security of the Northea
Jan. 6, 2016
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What is a hydrogen bomb?
A hydrogen bomb is a thermonuclear weapon -- one that uses both nuclear fission and nuclear fusion. A simple atomic bomb, which is what North Korea is thought to have possessed before Wednesday’s test, uses only nuclear fission. Such fission bombs use the energy that is released when the nucleus of a large atom is split. A thermonuclear weapon uses the energy from a nuclear fission reaction to set off a nuclear fusion reaction, in which the nuclei of small atoms are forced together, releasing mo
Jan. 6, 2016
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N.K. quake magnitude raised to 4.8
South Korea’s weather agency raised Pyongyang’s estimated artificial earthquake level to magnitude 4.8, officials said Wednesday. Earlier in the morning, the Korea Meteorological Administration estimated the earthquake scale to be magnitude 4.3.The KMA added that the epicenter of the earthquake was latitude 41.30 degrees north and longitude 129.09 degrees east, north of Kilju-gun, North Hamgyeong Province, in North Korea. The epicenter was initially stated as 41.39 degrees north and 129.31 degre
Jan. 6, 2016
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North Korea announces successful test of hydrogen bomb
North Korea announced Wednesday it has succeeded in conducting a hydrogen bomb test, hours after what seems to be an artificial earthquake was detected close to the North's nuclear test site.In a "special" announcement aired on the North's state television station, North Korea said it conducted an H-bomb test at 10:00 a.m. (Pyongyang Time)."The test means a higher stage of the DPRK's development of nuclear force," the North said, referring to the acronym of the North's official name, the Democra
Jan. 6, 2016
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Park presides NSC over N.K. H-bomb test
President Park Geun-hye presided over the National Security Council over North Korea’s claim to have successfully conducted a hydrogen nuclear bomb test on Wednesday.The NSC will convene at 1:30 p.m. to discuss the measures to deal with the North’s latest provocation.The foreign affairs and unification ministries entered into emergency mode.The Defense Ministry said it is working closely with the U.S. following the North’s announcement that came a few hours after the world’s seismic analysis cen
Jan. 6, 2016
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Seoul vows sanctions against N.K. hydrogen bomb test
The Seoul government said Wednesday it would not tolerate North Korea's hydrogen bomb test, warning it would pay for the consequences, indicating an immediate implementation of sanctions against Pyongyang.The government also said that the test violated the U.N. Security Council resolution and that it was a serious threat to international peace.The South entered into an emergency mode upon detection of an artificial earthquake by the world’s seismic analysis centers at around 10:30 a.m.The North
Jan. 6, 2016
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Seoul denounces Pyongyang's H-bomb test
South Korea denounced North Korea's hydrogen bomb test Wednesday as a violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions.Vice Foreign Minister Lim Sung-nam made the remarks shortly after the North made an announcement claiming to have successfully tested a hydrogen bomb earlier in the day. It is North Korea's fourth test of a nuclear device."North Korea's provocation is in clear violation of Security Council resolutions and a serious challenge to international peace and security," he said during an
Jan. 6, 2016
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Local autonomy should be adopted in North Korea after unification: report
South Korea needs to introduce a local autonomy government system in North Korea for social integration if the South-led unification takes place, a report showed Wednesday.The adoption of such a system in North Korea will contribute to bringing integration and stability to a unified Korea as it can give North Koreans a chance to embrace democracy, according to the report by the Industry Academic Cooperation Foundation under Handong Global University.The report was written at the request by the U
Jan. 6, 2016