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| North Korea claims nuclear test | North Korea claims nuclear test |
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| North Korea says it has carried out its first test of a nuclear weapon, the state news agency (KCNA) has reported. | North Korea says it has carried out its first test of a nuclear weapon, the state news agency (KCNA) has reported. |
| It said the underground test, carried out in defiance of international warnings, was a success and had not resulted in any leak of radiation. | It said the underground test, carried out in defiance of international warnings, was a success and had not resulted in any leak of radiation. |
| The White House said South Korean and US intelligence had detected a seismic event at a suspected test site. | The White House said South Korean and US intelligence had detected a seismic event at a suspected test site. |
| The White House said, if confirmed, the test would be a "provocative act", while China denounced it as "brazen". | |
| In its strongest statement ever against its ally, China expressed its "resolute opposition" to the claimed test and said it "defied the universal opposition of international society". | |
| Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said the test was "unpardonable". | |
| We expect the UN Security Council to take immediate actions to respond to this unprovoked act Tony SnowWhite House spokesman Reaction to nuclear test Full text: N Korea statement | |
| South Korea said it would "sternly respond". | South Korea said it would "sternly respond". |
| President Roh Moo-hyun has called an emergency meeting of South Korea's National Security Council and put the armed forces on a heightened state of alert. | |
| Seoul also suspended a scheduled aid shipment to North Korea, the state news agency reported. | Seoul also suspended a scheduled aid shipment to North Korea, the state news agency reported. |
| US White House spokesman Tony Snow said: "We expect the UN Security Council to take immediate actions to respond to this unprovoked act." | |
| 'Historic event' | 'Historic event' |
| The US Geological Survey said it had detected a 4.2 magnitude quake in North Korea, while a South Korean official said a 3.5 magnitude seismic tremor had been detected in north Hamgyong province, in the north-east. | The US Geological Survey said it had detected a 4.2 magnitude quake in North Korea, while a South Korean official said a 3.5 magnitude seismic tremor had been detected in north Hamgyong province, in the north-east. |
| KOREAN NUCLEAR CRISIS Sept 2005: At first hailed as a breakthrough, North Korea agrees to give up nuclear activitiesNext day, N Korea says it will not scrap its activities unless it gets a civilian nuclear reactorUS imposes financial sanctions on N Korea businessesJuly 2006: N Korea test-fires seven missilesUN Security Council votes to impose sanctions over the testsOct 2006: N Korea threatens nuclear test Q&A: Nuclear stand-off N Korea nuclear timeline South Korea's Yonhap news agency is reporting that the test took place in Gilju in Hamgyong province at 1036 (0136 GMT). | |
| A top Russian military officer said it was "100%" certain that an underground nuclear explosion had taken place. | |
| When it announced the test, KCNA described it as an "historic event that brought happiness to our military and people". | When it announced the test, KCNA described it as an "historic event that brought happiness to our military and people". |
| "The nuclear test will contribute to maintaining peace and stability in the Korean peninsula and surrounding region," KCNA said. | "The nuclear test will contribute to maintaining peace and stability in the Korean peninsula and surrounding region," KCNA said. |
| The region has been on high alert since North Korea announced last week that it would conduct a nuclear test. | The region has been on high alert since North Korea announced last week that it would conduct a nuclear test. |
| Shinzo Abe is in Seoul for a meeting with Mr Roh, a day after talks in Beijing. | |
| Mr Abe said Japan wanted to co-ordinate its response with the South Koreans, and was also in contact with the US and China. | Mr Abe said Japan wanted to co-ordinate its response with the South Koreans, and was also in contact with the US and China. |
| In Tokyo, ministers were called to an urgent meeting, and the government set up a special task force. | In Tokyo, ministers were called to an urgent meeting, and the government set up a special task force. |
| What is your reaction to North Korea's announcement? Send us your comments. | What is your reaction to North Korea's announcement? Send us your comments. |