Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Science
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Science
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / World News / Seoul: Another North Korean nuclear test imminent
  • World

    Seoul: Another North Korean nuclear test imminent

    Gaurav Jeyaraman
    Written by
    Gaurav Jeyaraman
    Mail
    Last updated on Apr 17, 2016, 05:14 pm
    Seoul: Another North Korean nuclear test imminent
  • South Korean government sources, based on their reading of activity around a North Korean nuclear test site, have stated that another nuclear test is imminent.

    Sources said "Compared to last month, the frequency of vehicle, workforce and equipment movements increased significantly recently."

    South Korean intelligence officials also stated that based on technological assessments, the North may be gearing up for another nuclear test.

  • In this article
    The beginning of nuclear technology What is the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)? North Korea and the IAEA Nuclear Tests North Korea has hydrogen bomb: Kim Jong-un What is a hydrogen bomb? North Korea tests its hydrogen bomb! UNSC vows to take action against N Korea US B52s fly over Korean peninsula Kim Jong-un orders more nuclear tests Seoul: Another North Korean nuclear test imminent
  • 1956

    The beginning of nuclear technology

    The beginning of nuclear technology
    Credits:
  • In 1956, the USSR began training North Korean scientists and engineers in use of nuclear technology.

    By 1965, North Korea had its first operational research reactor, the Yongbyon IRT-2000.

    Between 1970-1980, they began uranium mining operations at various locations in the country.

    In the early 1980s, they also developed a plant for reprocessing and refining nuclear fuel.

  • Information

    What is the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)?

  • The IAEA, also known as the UN's 'Atoms for Peace' organization was set up in 1957 to ensure that nuclear technology is used in a secure way for peaceful purposes only.

  • Inspections

    North Korea and the IAEA

    North Korea and the IAEA
    Credits:
  • In 1974, North Korea joined the IAEA and in 1985, they signed the Nuclear non-proliferation treaty banning them from developing nuclear weapons.

    In 1993, the IAEA accused them of violating safeguards and demanded access to nuclear waste disposal sites.

    In 1994, access was granted but inspectors were not allowed to collect samples for analysis.

    In June 1994, North Korea quit the IAEA.

  • Tests

    Nuclear Tests

    Nuclear Tests
    Credits:
  • In October 2006, North Korea detonated its first nuclear device with a yield of 1 kiloton.

    In May 2009, a second nuclear device with a yield of 5 kilotons was detonated.

    In February 2013, North Korea conducted its third nuclear test with a yield of 6-7 kilotons.

    All three tests invited harsh condemnation and international sanctions that aimed to cripple North Korea's economy.

  • 10 Dec 2015

    North Korea has hydrogen bomb: Kim Jong-un

    North Korea has hydrogen bomb: Kim Jong-un
    Credits:
  • Kim Jong-un, while on a tour inspecting an upgraded arms plant in Pyongyang on Thursday, stated that North Korea has acquired hydrogen bombs.

    Hydrogen bomb technology is more advanced and South Korean intelligence sources have been unable to verify these claims.

    Experts assessed that it was unlikely that the North has hydrogen bombs but the threat should not be taken lightly.

  • H-bomb

    What is a hydrogen bomb?

    What is a hydrogen bomb?
    Credits:
  • A H-bomb or thermonuclear bomb, is a nuclear weapon that uses energy from a primary nuclear blast to ignite a secondary nuclear fusion reaction.

    The US, UK, Russia, France and China are known to have H-bombs. India and Israel are suspected of having them as well.

    The first country to build a H-bomb was the USSR, whose AN602 hydrogen bomb was tested in 1961.

  • 6 Jan 2016

    North Korea tests its hydrogen bomb!

    North Korea tests its hydrogen bomb!
    Credits:
  • North Korea experienced a 5.1 magnitude "seismic event" near North Korea's Punggye-ri nuclear testing site on 5 January.

    North Korean government has claimed that the event was a "hydrogen bomb test."

    South Korean, Japanese, and Chinese officials have also contended that they believe the earthquake was manmade due to the similar magnitude as a 2013 North Korean underground nuclear test.

  • 7 Jan 2016

    UNSC vows to take action against N Korea

    UNSC vows to take action against N Korea
    Credits:
  • The United Nations Security Council condemned North Korea's recent nuclear test and pledged to impose new sanctions on the secretive country.

    The Security Council held an emergency closed-door meeting and issued a statement calling the test "a clear violation" of council resolutions.

    This will be the fifth round of U.N. sanctions, which have done little so far to dampen North Korea's nuclear ambitions.

  • 10 Jan 2016

    US B52s fly over Korean peninsula

    US B52s fly over Korean peninsula
    Credits:
  • In response to North Korea's nuclear test, the United States has flown a B52 nuclear bomber over the Korean peninsula, in a show of force.

    The long range bomber flew to South Korea to conduct a low level flight over a U.S. military base 30 miles south of Seoul.

    A similar flight was conducted after North Korea's nuclear test in 2013.

  • 11 Mar 2016

    Kim Jong-un orders more nuclear tests

    Kim Jong-un orders more nuclear tests
    Credits:
  • Kim Jong-un ordered North Korea to conduct more nuclear tests as he watched the country's most recent ballistic missile launch.

    In a statement, Kim ordered "more nuclear explosion tests to estimate the destructive power of the newly produced nuclear warheads", the North's official KCNA news agency said.

    In another statement, Kim also threatened to turn Seoul and Washington into "flames and ashes".

  • 17 Apr 2016

    Seoul: Another North Korean nuclear test imminent

    Seoul: Another North Korean nuclear test imminent
  • South Korean government sources, based on their reading of activity around a North Korean nuclear test site, have stated that another nuclear test is imminent.

    Sources said "Compared to last month, the frequency of vehicle, workforce and equipment movements increased significantly recently."

    South Korean intelligence officials also stated that based on technological assessments, the North may be gearing up for another nuclear test.

Latest News
  • NewsBytes Briefing: Twitter will soon have paywalls, and more
    NewsBytes Briefing: Twitter will soon have paywalls, and more
    Science
  • Volkswagen Virtus spotted in India, testing parts for Vento replacement
    Volkswagen Virtus spotted in India, testing parts for Vento replacement
    Auto
  • Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 11.07 million with 16K+ new cases
    Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 11.07 million with 16K+ new cases
    India
  • 'Mumbai Saga' trailer: A screaming John locks horns with Emraan
    'Mumbai Saga' trailer: A screaming John locks horns with Emraan
    Entertainment
  • Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg pens 'open love letter' to fiance
    Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg pens 'open love letter' to fiance
    Entertainment
Trending Topics
Barcelona Coronavirus
Next News Article
Share
Cancel

Want to share it with your friends too?

Facebook Whatsapp Twitter Linkedin
Copied

Love World news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

World Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Science News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Bharti Airtel Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League Samsung Flipkart Virat Kohli
Rohit Sharma Cricket News YouTube Hollywood News WhatsApp Bollywood News ISRO Yoga Honda Batman
Football News BMW Vaccine Reliance Jio OPPO Food News, Healthy Recipes Royal Challengers Bangalore Toyota Fashion Tips Farmers Protest
Mercedes Barcelona La Liga Isha Ambani India Vs England Cricket OnePlus Mobiles Android TV Smart TV Bharat Bandh Deadpool
Marvel Comics Avengers Neha Kakkar Premier League
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us News Reviews News Archive Topics Archive Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2021