Japan

Japan and South Korea have started the build-up of their troops on their respective borders after North Korea conducted its third nuclear test, defying international pressure. A team of scientists from South Korea has also been deployed to investigate the nature of the nuclear test. South Korea has hinted at development of a long range ballistic missile, to give a befitting reply to North Korea.

Although North Korea has not provided detailed information on these tests, South Korean military analysts and scientists are trying to ascertain the details. Even though the tests carried out by North Korea on Tuesday are believed to be of lower intensity, they are still believed to be 7 to 8 times more powerful than those conducted in 2006 and 2009. Military analysts believe that these nukes are enough to target the US. While providing information about the tests, North Korea has declared testing of a ‘light weight but potentially more destructive explosive device’. These tests are believed to be a warning from North Korea to the US.