![]() North Korea says its rocket programme is aimed at putting satellites in space. But despite the three tests and a long-range rocket launch, it is not believed to be close to manufacturing a nuclear missile capable of targeting the United States.īut Washington believes the isolated state's ultimate aim is to design an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead that could reach the continental United States. North Korea tested nuclear devices in 20. "Provocations of the sort we saw last night will only isolate them further, as we stand by our allies, strengthen our own missile defense, and lead the world in taking firm action in response to these threats," Obama said in his State of the Union address, delivered 24 hours after the North's test. hostility" and threatened stronger steps if necessary. North Korea has said Tuesday's test was an act of self-defence against "U.S. resolutions, was a threat and a provocation and that the United States would lead the world in responding. President Barack Obama said North Korea's third nuclear test, in defiance of U.N. * China, put in a tight spot, summons North Korean ambassador ![]() * Miniaturised, lighter nuclear device used, says KCNA * North says nuclear test was self-defence against U.S. * Obama says test makes North Korea more isolated
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