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North Korea: More Nuke Tests to Come

North Korea: More Nuke Tests to Come

North Korea’s claim that it successfully tested a hydrogen bomb last week continues to draw both skepticism and outrage from the international community. The Cipher Brief spoke with Gordon Chang, author of Nuclear Showdown: North Korea Takes on the World, about Pyongyang’s capabilities and motivations, and how the U.S. can effectively counter this threat.

The Cipher Brief: What are North Korea’s motives in detonating this bomb and announcing it to the public?   

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