North Korea claims it has successfully tested a hydrogen nuclear bomb.
If confirmed, it would be the country's fourth nuclear test since 2006.
The announcement on state television came after an earthquake had been detected in the north east of North Korea.
The claims from Pyongyang have led to condemnation from world powers, with North Korea already facing stringent sanctions over its nuclear programme.
Donald Kirk is a North Korea expert and writer - he says the country's leader had warned he had this capability.
IN: "Kim Jong…
OUT: …for it."
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Donald Kirk is a North Korea expert and writer - he says the international community may struggle to come up with a meaningful response.
IN: "We're…
OUT: …programme."
DUR: 33 seconds
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If confirmed, it would be the country's fourth nuclear test since 2006.
The announcement on state television came after an earthquake had been detected in the north east of North Korea.
The claims from Pyongyang have led to condemnation from world powers, with North Korea already facing stringent sanctions over its nuclear programme.
Donald Kirk is a North Korea expert and writer - he says the country's leader had warned he had this capability.
IN: "Kim Jong…
OUT: …for it."
DUR: 29 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0106nkorea-kirk1.mp3
ALT:
Donald Kirk is a North Korea expert and writer - he says the international community may struggle to come up with a meaningful response.
IN: "We're…
OUT: …programme."
DUR: 33 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0106nkorea-kirk2.mp3