North Korea's missile and nuclear programme ~ Sportty

North Korea's missile and nuclear programme

A series of successful North Korean missile tests has demonstrated its growing power and expertise, stoking tensions with the US.

The developments have been rapid: it conducted its largest nuclear test to date on 3 September and flew its second ballistic missile of the year over Japan on 15 September.

Here's what you need to know about the North's weapons programme and military forces, and the South Korean and American forces in the region which could be involved should conflict occur.