The White House says it cannot confirm North Korea's claims that it has successfully conducted a test of a miniaturised hydrogen nuclear device, but it will continue to monitor the situation.
"While we cannot confirm these claims at this time, we condemn any violation of UNSC Resolutions and again call on North Korea to abide by its international obligations and commitments," White House National Security Council spokesman Ned Price said in a statement late on Tuesday.
Price said the United States will continue to "protect and defend our allies in the region," and will "respond appropriately to any and all North Korean provocations."
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