South Koreans worried by North Korea nuclear test

South Koreans expressed concerns on Wednesday (January 6) after North Korea’s nuclear test.

North Korea’s state TV on Wednesday announced the reclusive country had successfully conducted a test of a miniaturised hydrogen nuclear device.

One Seoul resident said he was worried about North Korea’s claim that it had used a hydrogen bomb for its fourth nuclear test.

“I hear this is the first time it has ever used a hydrogen bomb for its nuclear test and it even caused about a 5-magnitude earthquake. I feel very nervous indeed. On the other hand, because North Korea is a country that has committed to continuous provocative actions, I think they have something they need from the international society. It upsets me,” said 30-year-old Gil So-chon.

“I felt very nervous when I heard the news about North Korea’s nuclear test. I hope the six-party talks are resumed to resolve the issue peacefully,” said 60-year-old Jang Kyoung-jin.

North Korea, under U.N. sanctions for its nuclear and missile programmes, has previously conducted three nuclear tests – in 2006, 2009 and 2013 – all at Punggye-ri, near the location of Wednesday’s earthquake. (Reuters)