Nuclear-test-ban Treaty Organization

It was, North Korea insists, a successful test of the "H-bomb of justice." "One's destiny should be defended," Pyongyang declared in a statement issued shortly after the Wednesday blast, saying it had "proudly joined the advanced ranks of nuclear weapons states."

It was, North Korea insists, a successful test of the "H-bomb of justice." "One's destiny should be defended," Pyongyang declared in a statement issued shortly after the Wednesday blast, saying it had "proudly joined the advanced ranks of nuclear weapons states."