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Analysis of North Korea's latest missile test
8th February 2016
Earlier this week, North Korea claimed that it had successfully deployed a long-range missile, following its apparent H-bomb test in January. If reports are to be believed, both of these tests are reminders of the development of the North’s nuclear-weapons programme despite global efforts to block it. According to a recent estimate it may have as many as 100 weapons by 2020 if its programme is allowed to continue. The timeline below shows the key dates in contemporary North Korean history regarding weapons and testing:
Ruth Tarrant
Ruth has been an enthusiastic Head of Economics and Politics for many years, having taught in a variety of schools and at university level. She is also a Senior Examiner. Ruth is passionate about boosting the quality of teaching and learning across all subjects in schools and colleges.
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