Statement by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence on North Korea’s Declared Nuclear Test on February 12, 2013

Statement by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence on North Korea’s Declared Nuclear Test on February 12, 2013


February 12, 2013


The U.S. Intelligence Community assesses that North Korea probably conducted an underground nuclear explosion in the vicinity of P’unggye on February 12, 2013. The explosion yield was approximately several kilotons. Analysis of the event continues.