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Added on the 06/01/2016 07:04:05 - Copyright : Reuters EN
North Korea announced its fifth successful nuclear test on Friday morning, stating that it is now able to mount nuclear warheads on ballistic rockets. The announcement came after a large seismic event was identified at the country's nuclear test site. The US Geological Survey (USGS) detected a powerful explosion measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale at the site, igniting reports of the nuclear test, believed to be the country's most powerful yet.
North Korea this week said it had successfully tested a miniaturized hydrogen bomb at the Punggye-ri nuclear test site, but the claim has been met by international skepticism.
North Korea claimed it successfully conducted the underground test of its first hydrogen bomb on Wednesday morning, Reuters reported.
North Korea's recent nuclear tests have reportedly triggered a major increase in global demand for nuclear bomb shelters. Atlas Survival Shelters LLC President Ron Hubbard is producing shelters at full capacity to meet demand. The bunker businessman gave Ruptly a tour of one of his mid-cost bunker facilities, which can accommodate up to 6 people, and explained why its an excellent time to help people prepare for disaster.
Thousands of North Koreans gather in Pyongyang's Kim Il Sung square to celebrate the country's fifth and most powerful nuclear blast, which was set off last Friday.