North Korea tested a hydrogen bomb

North Korea has confirmed that it tested a hydrogen bomb intended for an intercontinental ballistic missile, world media report, Patria agency conveys.

Two earthquakes were recorded at almost identical locations. Condemnations are coming from Beijing, while Washington and Seoul are in constant contact.

Several hours after two earthquakes caused by a nuclear detonation, North Korea announced that it had tested a hydrogen bomb.

The hydrogen bomb test, ordered by leader Kim Jong Un, represents a "complete success" and a "significant" step in completing North Korea's nuclear weapons program, Reuters reports.

North Korea's KCNA agency announced yesterday that the country's leader Kim Jong Un inspected the hydrogen bomb, Reuters reports.

The power of a hydrogen bomb can be several hundred kilotons, and the bomb can be detonated at high altitudes, with domestically produced components, allowing the country to produce as much nuclear weapons as it wants, KCNA claims.

The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has asked North Korea to stop its, as they stated, wrong actions.

South Korea announced that North Korea's sixth nuclear test requires the "strictest possible" response, including new UN Security Council sanctions to completely isolate the country.

South Korea stated that North Korea's sixth nuclear test requires the "strictest possible" response, including new UN Security Council sanctions to completely isolate the country.