oct 9, 2006 - Conducts First Nuclear Test
Description:
Announced intention to conduct such a test three days prior. Test was successful in that they achieved a nuclear detonation, however the yield was <1 kiloton, which indicates that the DPRK had a long way to go for an effective nuclear weapon.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 9, 2006
Now
~ 19 years ago