(CNN) North Korean state media has reported that "another crucial test" was successfully conducted at the country's Sohae Satellite Launching Ground late Friday. It was not immediately clear what was tested, but the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that the test would bolster North Korea's "reliable strategic nuclear deterrent." The launch occurred at around 10:45 p.m. local time (8:45 a.m. In a statement provided to CNN, South Korea's Ministry of Defense said it was working with United States intelligence agencies to monitor activity in areas of interest, but was unable to "confirm specifics." News of the test follows a similar launch on December 7 that was labeled by North Korea as "very important."

Source: CNN December 14, 2019 07:52 UTC