Test. If r the announcement coming on north Korean Television this morning. It appears to be far larger than the norths previous two nuclear tests. The u. N. Security council has now called an emergency meeting. And the white house has issued a strongly worded statement. Lets get, right now, to Abcs Martha Raddatz in washington with the latest. Good morning to you, martha. Reporter good morning, josh. This test was big. As much as three times the size of previous tests. It was bold. Even china, north koreas staunchest ally, had north korea not to test a nuclear weapon. And it is the clearest sign yet of the new leaders belligerence. This is the First Nuclear test under kim jongun, who said the test is aimed at ferocious u. S. Hostility towards north korea. In december, un also successfully tested a longrange missile, capable of reaching hawaii. The white house is calling this a highly provocative act. And calling on actions from the International Community. Theres very little the u. S.
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