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2006 in North Korea

Explore 2 historical events and records for North Korea in 2006.

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Historical records for North Korea in 2006

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October

9 October 2006

First Nuclear Test

Jong Il, Kim · Punggye-ri · Leader of North Korea · Warfare / Nuclear Weapons Program

North Korea conducts its first nuclear test.

9 October 2006

North Korea First Nuclear Test

Il, Kim Jong · North Korea · Leader of North Korea · Warfare / Nuclear

North Korea announces its first nuclear test explosion, which is detected by international monitoring stations.

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