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U.S. to work closely with China to determine appropriate response to DPRK nuke test: White House

The White House said Thursday the U.S. would work closely with China to determine an appropriate response to the nuclear test conducted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), which will include additional economic sanctions.

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DPRK announces success of first H-bomb test, draws criticism

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea announced Wednesday that it has successfully carried out its first hydrogen bomb test.The move has immediately given rise to a chorus of condemnations from several countries, with some also expressing suspicion about the announcement.

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China confirms contact with DPRK embassy after nuclear test

China on Thursday confirmed contact with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Embassy in Beijing after the country's latest nuclear test conducted Wednesday.

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S. Korea, U.S. warn of high price over DPRK nuke test

​Top diplomats of South Korea and the United States warned of a high price the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has to pay for its fourth nuclear test, Seoul's foreign ministry said on Thursday.

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International community criticizes DPRK nuclear test, doubts remain on H-bomb claim

​The international community continued to criticize a nuclear test conducted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Wednesday while doubts still remain on the country's claim of a hydrogen bomb.

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DPRK announces success of first H-bomb test

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea announced Wednesday that it has successfully carried out its first hydrogen bomb test.

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Abe, Obama confirm cooperation to cope with DPRK's nuke test

​Japan and the United States confirmed early Thursday to closely cooperate to cope with the hydrogen bomb test conducted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in the previous day.

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UN General Assembly president "dismayed and disappointed" by DPRK nuke test

​President of the UN General Assembly Mogens Lykketoft said in a statement on Wednesday that he was "dismayed and disappointed" by the news of an underground nuclear test carried by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

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China Successfully Conducts Test Flight at New Airport in South China Sea

China conducted successful test flights at a newly built airport in the Nansha Islands of the South China Sea on January 6, 2016.

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DPRK's announcement of successful H-bomb test jolts int'l community

The sudden announcement by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) that it successfully carried out its first hydrogen bomb test Wednesday morning jolted the international community, as such a move may dampen the denuclearization process on the Korean Peninsula and threaten regional stability.

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S.Korean president to convene emergency security meeting after DPRK nuke test

​South Korean President Park Geun-hye will convene an emergency security meeting on Wednesday after the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)'s surprising announcement of a successful hydrogen bomb test.

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S.Korea questions whether DPRK tests H-bomb

​South Korea's defense ministry and spy agency on Wednesday questioned whether the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) had tested a hydrogen bomb given the tiny size of seismic activity caused by the hydrogen device detonation.

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S.Korea strongly denounces, warns of price for DPRK's 4th nuke test

​South Korea strongly denounced the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) for its fourth nuclear test on Wednesday, warning a price for the unexpected provocation that threatens world peace.

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DPRK's previous nuclear tests

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) announced Wednesday that it has successfully carried out its first hydrogen bomb explosion, the fourth nuclear test of the country. Following is a review of the country's previous nuclear tests.

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Japanese PM calls DPRK's hydrogen bomb test "significant threat"

​Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Wednesday condemned a hydrogen bomb test conducted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), saying the test was a "significant threat," according to Japan's public broadcaster NHK.

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S. Korea holds all-important annual college entrance exam

​South Korea on Thursday held its annual college entrance exam, the all-important test in the education-obsessed country, with government measures taken to control traffic and the morning rush hour being rescheduled.

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Comprehensive sexual health tests needed, not just HIV screenings: Aussie doctors warn

Comprehensive sexual health tests needed, not just HIV screenings: Aussie doctors warn