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North Korea says conducts 5th nuclear test

Saturday, 10 September 2016 1:49 AM [ Last Update: Saturday, 10 September 2016 1:49 AM ]

This picture shows the fire drill of ballistic rockets by Hwasong artillery units of the KPA Strategic Force at an undisclosed location in North Korea, on September 6, 2016. ©AFP

Frank Smith
Press TV, Seoul

North Korea has tested a nuclear warhead which can be mounted on ballistic rockets. Pyongyang says it’s 5th nuclear test is meant to counter hostility from the US and South Korea. The South, however, has reacted angrily, calling the test a reckless provocation.

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