Well, Foley may get pushed off the front page.
North Korea claims it has successfully completed its first nuclear test.
And some South Korean officials say there are signs it’s true.
Developing . . .
Update: From the AP:
North Korea said Monday it has performed its first-ever nuclear weapons test. The country’s official Korean Central News Agency said the test was performed successfully and there was no radioactive leakage from the site.
“The nuclear test is a historic event that brought happiness to the our military and people,” KCNA said.
South Korea’s Yonhap news agency is reporting that government officials said North Korea performed its first-ever nuclear weapons test Monday.
South Korean officials could not immediately confirm the report.
South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun convened an urgent meeting of security advisers over the issue, Yonhap reported.
Late update: AP reporting that the test occurred 9:36 p.m. EDT Sunday. You can’t very well hide a nuclear test, so American officials already know whether it occurred. Any unusual activity at State or Pentagon tonight?
