North Korea tested an H(?)-bomb

[Madrun Badrun]

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-01-06/north-korea-says-it-conducted-successful-nuclear-bomb-test

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-35241686

That's pretty big news

First, that the size of the test doesn't really matter that much after a certain point (after they reach fusion).  Basically just means they built a small bomb to use as a test and not waste materials.  However some experts are saying they didn't get to that point. A few years back their atomic bomb looked like it fizzled out as well.

Second, historically the H-bomb was developed not for the fact that they are much more powerful but because you need a lot less nuclear material to make one, so it came at time when the US was trying to increase its nuclear stock fast.  I'd be much more worried about NK having a huge arsenal of nuclear weapons than a handful, mostly because selling one or two of them would be a great way to make easy money without jeopardizing national security. 

[mormapope]

North Korea is the cutest atrocity on this planet. I'm surprised there hasn't been significant uprisings from civilians. Then again, if there are, any info of that would be snuffed out.

[Rufus]

I can only feel faintly worried about this.

[Great Rumbler]

North Korea is the cutest atrocity on this planet.

Kim Jong Un is mad that ISIS is getting all the spotlight right now, this is really just a desperate cry for attention.

[Kara]

It's Juche a test, nothing to worry about.

[CatsCatsCats]

I suppose you came up with that all on your own

[Rufus]

He is that guy.

[Am_I_Anonymous]

It's Juche a test, nothing to worry about.

Wonder how many dissenters were underneath the bomb when it went off? My guess is about 100.

[CatsCatsCats]

He is that guy.

So self-reliant

[Rufus]

He is that guy.

So self-reliant

I assume(d?) you're talking about Kara's pun.

[CatsCatsCats]

Juche is the official ideology of North Korea. The word Juche is translated to "self-reliance" in the Korean language.

My subtle humor was neither subtle nor humorous  :'(

[Rufus]

So much for my half-knowledge.

[Kara]

It's Juche a test, nothing to worry about.

Wonder how many dissenters were underneath the bomb when it went off? My guess is about 100.

Waste not, want not, as me folks always said.

[Joe Molotov]

It's Juche a test, nothing to worry about.

That's a good'un.

[Cerveza mas fina]

Be able to build an h bomb but not missles to carry it anywhere brehs

[Am_I_Anonymous]

Meanwhile in the land of the true warriors.....

[brawndolicious]

Be able to build an h bomb but not missles to carry it anywhere brehs

To be fair, their main target is just 30 miles over the DMZ so maybe the best delivery system is actually a plane.

[Trent Dole]

http://www.wired.com/2016/01/science-can-tell-if-north-koreas-test-was-really-an-h-bomb/

[Joe Molotov]

http://www.theonion.com/article/north-korea-successfully-harvests-wheat-show-growi-52132