North Korea says it conducted test to bolster its "strategic nuclear deterrent"



News North Korea says it conducted test to bolster its “strategic nuclear deterrent” Test is second at the Sohae Satellite Launching Ground in the past week and comes as U.S. official set to visit ROK Colin Zwirko December 14, 2019 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCNA North Korea on Friday night conducted another test at its Sohae Satellite Launching Ground, state media reported Saturday, describing it as part of recent efforts to strengthen the state's nuclear deterrence. A report released by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) did not specify what kind of test it was, but said that the "crucial test was successfully conducted ... from 22:41 to 22:48 on December 13." North Korea on Friday night conducted another test at its Sohae Satellite Launching Ground, state media reported Saturday, describing it as part of recent efforts to strengthen the state's nuclear deterrence. A report released by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) did not specify what kind of test it was, but said that the "crucial test was successfully conducted ... from 22:41 to 22:48 on December 13." Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korea says it conducted test to bolster its “strategic nuclear deterrent”

Test is second at the Sohae Satellite Launching Ground in the past week and comes as U.S. official set to visit ROK

Colin Zwirko December 14, 2019

North Korea says it conducted test to bolster its “strategic nuclear deterrent”

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North Korea on Friday night conducted another test at its Sohae Satellite Launching Ground, state media reported Saturday, describing it as part of recent efforts to strengthen the state's nuclear deterrence.

A report released by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) did not specify what kind of test it was, but said that the "crucial test was successfully conducted ... from 22:41 to 22:48 on December 13."

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