Ryanggang explosion

2004 explosion in North Korea North Korea and weaponsof mass destructionNorth Korea and weapons of mass destruction Events Missile tests 1993 2006 2009 2013 2014 2017 2020 2021–2023 Nuclear tests 2006 2009 2013 2016 (January) 2016 (September) 2017 See also 1994 North Korean nuclear crisis 2017–2018 North Korea crisis Korean People's Army Korean People's Army Strategic Rocket Force Nyongbyon Nuclear Scientific Research Center Punggye-ri Nuclear Test Site Ryanggang explosion Songun vte The Ryanggang explosion was a large explosion that took place in North Korea on 9 September 2004 in the northern province of Ryanggang. The nature and cause of the suspected explosion is the subject of speculation. No neighboring nations have claimed any detection of radioactive isotopes characteristic of a nuclear explosion. The suspected explosion The suspected explosion occurred near Wŏltan Workers' District (Wŏltal-lodongjagu) (41°19'47"N 127°05'02"E) in the county of Kimhyŏngjik in Ryanggang Province, a mountainous region, about 1,500 metres (4,900 ft) above sea level. The explosion was about 30 kilometres (19 mi) from the border with China. The area contains several military installation